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.

feel his presence inside—he hadn’t run. He was following my orders, and I liked that. Was he still unable to get up? I reached for the handle, but before I could turn it, he unlocked

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

because of

eyes stared back at me. I pulled open my robe, revealing the nearly healed bruises on my neck. Electra also had dark secrets—a

pregnant and bear offspring—the

me," I murmured, heading

had my own agenda. I needed components to build the artifact I saw in the Book of Risorgimento. I prayed that it

stablehand, eyeing

my lady." The boy

trousers fit snugly, and the heavy hood draped over my

you

I didn’t tell you, it’s because I don’t need you,

gripped the reins firmly, making the horse step forward. I halted beside him, and he stared at me, his dark eyes full of unreadable thoughts. I extended