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

found , I said casually , and he replied

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

, feeling the damp walls with mild disgust at their sliminess from the moss as I advanced through

a faint light at the end , so I

floor , but that

recklessness alone dared this far because something deep in my

their secrets , to understand how the story continued and where it

corridor opened into

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

the inscriptions

to you quickly , and then you can tell Quinn ! I began translating everything I found for her the continuation of the story and clues about the next pack My fingers trembled as I uncovered one by one the secrets no one else seemed able to

of there now my

King ! She

, it had been worth the risk we now had the

attention There was a narrow slot in the rock at

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

fingers and pulling gently causing a small drawer to

gleamed at the sight of the silver ornament hidden inside the

was an ancient relic , a small

didnt have time to analyze it further

impulse , I took

as one of the sharp points pricked my skin , but I endured it , turning to

asked cautiously ,

the shadow watching me from the dark corridor

in a strange , twisting motion ,

froze in my throat as the silhouette emerged into

the boy walking towards me ,

Edward has gone

I will talk , little lying maiden

in those once innocent eyes , a sinister blood red glow

that chilling voice

that vampire searching for the woman who could

was looking

to the boy ?! Leave him alone ! Hes just an innocent child !