The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 66

THE REHEM VALERIA I immediately moved to the side , watching the ground creak open like an old , rusty machine .

In the depths of the earth , a dark passage revealed itself , descending through ancient stairs to what seemed like a basement beneath the greenhouse .

What was that noise , Miss Valeria ? Are you alright ? Edwards voice reached me , and I leaned out to see him right where I had left him , sitting in his wheelchair with a worried expression .

Yes , Im fine .

It was a stuck window I tried to open , and it made that sound .

Stay there , dont worry , I lied , as 1 no longer fully trusted anyone .

He couldnt climb the stairs alone , let alone descend into this narrow space .

Celine , I think Ive found the right place for the Altar to the Goddess .

Im going down to read it , watch my back .

up here .

I left Edward inside the greenhouse keep an eye on him .

Valeria , I dont like this at all .

Im calling my brother to come over .

I think its better to wait … Your brother will come with Aldric .

How will we explain all this ? The King isnt stupid .

I dont know how much longer I can keep up the act .

Fine , hurry .

Do it , but Valeria , at the slightest danger , get out .

Let me know right away Im close .

wait there for a

, I said casually , and he replied that he was

then , clenching my fists and summoning my courage , trying to plant my feet firmly so I wouldnt slip

their sliminess

the end , so I

, but that tugging

alone dared this far because something deep in my soul was pulling me towards those altars

uncover their secrets , to understand how the story continued

into a gallery

, ribbed ceiling was supported by several sturdy columns , and at the far end , under a skylight

trembling fingers over the inscriptions carved into the square

! Ill read it to you quickly , and then you can tell Quinn ! I began translating everything I found for her the

! Get out of there now my brother just spoke to

King ! She warned me , and

the

caught my attention There was a narrow slot in the rock at the base of the statue I leaned closer to

emanated from it , but I couldnt quite figure out how to

as simple as inserting my fingers and pulling gently causing

the sight of the silver ornament hidden inside the Altar

small star with sharp , dangerous

didnt have time to

, I took

points pricked my skin , but I endured it , turning to face the

I asked cautiously

shadow watching me from the dark corridor wasnt the

, twisting motion ,

in my throat as the silhouette emerged

I stammered in disbelief , seeing the boy walking towards me , though awkwardly , his head bowed , his eyes

, tsk … little Edward has gone

will talk ,

in those once innocent eyes , a sinister blood red

that chilling voice before coming

the woman who could

was looking for me

did you do to the boy ?! Leave him alone ! Hes just an innocent child ! I shouted , worried for the boy , calling for Celine in my