The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 579

---- think that is?" The Duke stared at me, deep in thought.

His expression grew more serioushe only needed a few seconds to piece it together.

"That donkey used to stay in the pen we inspected, which is why there was more manure piled up there, and why it naturally tried to go back in, "he concluded.

Smart man.

"Exactly!" I exclaimed, pointing a finger at him.

"Duke, someone tipped off that worker that you were coming fora surprise inspection.

They moved the animal to the pen where theyre hiding the stolen grain and left the other one open and suspicious.

Who would ever think that under the donkey is a hidden underground stash?" I laid out my theory, and he stroked his chin, silent, deep in thought.

Minutes passed, and tension filled the air.

Did he believe me? "How sure are you?" he finally asked.

"Um...

80...

maybe 50...

uh...

confidence dropped as

face made

me." He nodded and knocked on the roof of

going back to the plantations!" he roared, waiting for the driver to turn us

before we could move, the entire carriage shook

the Duke

the horses neighed wildly, and

---- What...

not leave this carriage!" He grabbed my face,

He made me promise.

"Dont step outside.

happens."

nod, my

heard the unmistakable clinking of metala

carriage door open whenwhoosh! "Ah!" I clamped my hand over my mouth

wooden door, inches

out, slamming

didnt dare peek

saw him whistle

flickered wildly, illuminating figures

battle, and,

to

had access to