The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 459

---- Alessandre entered his room in silence and darkness.

Exhaustion weighed on him.

The ache in his chest wouldnt fade, but there was no turning back now.

---- As soon as the door shut behind him, he sensed he wasnt alone.

He turned sharply toward the figure of a woman seated in the corner armchair.

Your Majesty, what a surprise to find you in my humble abode, Alessandre immediately recognized her.

Though startled and wary of danger, he masked his unease with feigned confidence.

Congratulations to the new leader of the Vlad Clan.

The lights flared on, illuminating the piercing blue eyes of the current Selenian QueenBrianna Von Carstein.

Thank you very much, Alessandre replied, unsure of what else to say.

His senses sharpened, scanning every corner for an ambush, an attacksomething No need to be on guard.

I didnt come to settle scores with you, she assured.

But dont think I dont know you're still sneaking around with my daughter, despite my warnings.

her long black hair cascading over her white gown, nearly

stunning

Your Highness...

me the

to strike

in her yee ----

the supposed Selenia inhabiting the body of the sorceress

Every.

Last.

Detail.

a secret alliance with

destruction, the remnants of

had caused it? Lucrecia Silver? Morgana De la Croix? Whi Then, that witch, Drusilla De la Croix, had appeared, offering safe passage and protection in exchange for crucial informationthe truth

The pieces fit.

told her that her

chosen Electra at his celebration, that she was

Brianna knew her daughter.

She was hiding something.

would never remain so calm if she believed Alessandre

Alessandre was stunned.

never expected

help ensure things unfold as I desire, if you truly assist in eliminating all obstacles for my daughter, if you prove your loyalty to the throneI will give you her hand in marriage and accept you as

---- Alessandre