The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 176

---- VALERIA I walked out accompanied by Aldric, his hand on my waist, pulling me protectively against his side.

Outside, voices could be heard.

I didn't know whose they were; they seemed to be coming from the courtyard.

Ilooked up at the tall ceiling beam.

Even though this was the best house in town, it still felt dark and oppressive.

The green striped wallpaper on the walls gave off a dizzying and claustrophobic effect.

Turning a corner, we arrived at another hallway with bedroom doors on one side.

Quinn was standing in front of one of them.

"Quinn, why arent you resting? Are you okay? How's Celine?" I quickly stepped forward.

with this Lycan, but we've been through too many life-or-death

comrades-in-arms, my

better, and Celine is

glad nothing happened to you; thats what

haggard, with dark

doesnt seem to have rested at all, and

me about Celines condition? "Love, your mother is resting in

think she want to see you ---- alone," Aldric speaks from behind me before I can question

around when he strokes my

take it easy, okay?" he says softly, caressing my

is fine, but the sorceress told me shes a bit

putting yourself

shes a strong baby, we need to take care of her, understand?" Inod, promising that I

nervous with all these

am I going to find in there? My somewhat rigid hand reaches for the doorknob, and I slowly open

longing to see