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

, I said casually , and he replied that he was fine and would play

and summoning my courage , trying to plant my feet firmly so I wouldnt slip and break my neck on the

damp walls with mild disgust at their sliminess from the moss

the end ,

stone floor , but that tugging sensation in my chest only

doing this out of curiosity or recklessness alone dared this far because something deep in my soul was

uncover their secrets , to understand how the story

opened into a gallery

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

running trembling fingers over the inscriptions carved

began translating everything I found for her the continuation of the story and clues about

of there now my brother just spoke to

returning to the mansion with the THE SCHEM King ! She warned me ,

been worth the risk we

There was a narrow slot in the rock at the base

, but I couldnt quite figure out

simple as inserting my fingers and pulling gently causing a small drawer

the silver ornament hidden inside the

an ancient relic , a small star with sharp , dangerous

to analyze it

creaking sound behind me set me on alert , and in a quick impulse , I

I endured

? I asked cautiously , tense

watching me from the

, twisting motion , as if its feet contorted with each step

voice froze in my throat as the silhouette emerged into the light

me , though awkwardly , his head bowed , his eyes hidden beneath his brown hair

little Edward has gone to

and I will talk , little lying maiden

those once innocent eyes , a sinister

that chilling voice before coming

for the woman who could read the Altar

was looking

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