The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 323

Hunters and prey.

My black hair whipped in the wind as I rode across the plains, my lips parting in a fleeting smile. Far from home, trapped in a foreign body, my head constantly in danger, with no idea how to return or who I was supposed to save—I was terrified. That was the truth.

But I came from a lineage of iron-willed men and women. I would not disgrace my family.

I arrived at the inn after passing through a traveling market and left my horse in the stable. Stepping through the main entrance, I met the innkeeper’s astonished gaze and climbed the creaky stairs.

Knock, knock, knock.

I knocked on the door, but there was no answer.

I could feel his presence inside—he hadn’t run. He was following my orders, and I liked that. Was he still unable to get up?

examined the golden lettering, I pondered why Electra wanted to attend an auction. What

because of

stared at my reflection in the mirror, where cold, gleaming green eyes stared back at me. I pulled open my robe, revealing the nearly healed bruises on my neck. Electra also had dark secrets—a cellar filled with elemental slaves that I had to figure out

this witch was infertile, but no one knew. She was willing to do anything to get pregnant and bear offspring—the ultimate obsession of supernatural beings in this era. That’s why she had no

it benefits me," I murmured, heading to the wardrobe to pick

auction, but I had my own agenda. I needed components to build the artifact I saw in the

the horse saddled?" I asked the stablehand, eyeing the magnificent black

lady."

trousers fit snugly, and the heavy hood

lady! Why didn’t you inform me you were leaving? Saddle my horse at

I don’t need you, Grimm. I think you’re overstepping your

step forward. I halted beside him, and he stared at me, his dark eyes full of unreadable thoughts. I extended the riding crop and placed it under