The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 138

---- continue the journey, right?" I muttered through gritted teeth at the idiot King, who stared at me with his red eyes beneath his dark hood.

"Fine, but dont take too long.

I'll be waiting here, dear," for some reason, his words and the mocking smile on his face gave mea very bad feeling.

"And remember, Valeria, those collars arent just for decoration." His threat made me take several deep breaths, swallowing my hatred.

I think that after Dorian, this man had earned second place on my list of most despised peopleeven above my ex- mother-in-law.

"Come on, Quinn, quickly, let's take Celine," Quinn nodded, shooting a venomous glare at the vampires backs.

If [was furious, I could only imagine how he felt.

After all, he was a powerful lycan forced to bow his head and swallow his pride.

"Good sir, please lead us to the healer witch's house," I approached the man and discreetly pulled two coins from the sash of my dress.

Fortunately, I had always carried them hidden in my clothing.

ragged hand, and his

seemed to be some kind of hybrid or perhaps a

take you," and so the three of us

his

followed him down

blocked the suns light, and the dampness in the air encouraged

breeze carried the scent of rotting

a wider street, stood

beautiful and imposing, a gem of emerald among

front garden thrived with remarkable vigor and beauty, unlike the rest of

Ascene was unfolding in front of the entrance, and

boy, he doesnt deserve to die! I'll do whatever you ask, I'll be your slave, Ill wash, iron, and clean your house, Tcan cook! Pll work like a mule for you!" a

was facing away from us, so we couldn't see

men stood guard at the small white gate,

shrill voice startled us all, and the woman's

impeccably in blackher hair just as dark, streaked with a few white strandsstepped out

know the rules! Is your brat anoble vampire of pure blood? No, he is not," she snapped