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 his

face made me nervous!

enough for me." He nodded and knocked on the roof of the

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

could move,

forward, and the Duke

neighed wildly, and shouts filled the

---- What...

it! Rossella, do not leave this carriage!" He grabbed my face, making me

He made me promise.

"Dont step outside.

what happens." His voice was

only nod, my nerves on

heard the unmistakable

door open whenwhoosh! "Ah!" I clamped my hand over my mouth to stop myself

arrow pierced the wooden door,

out, slamming the

dare peek

reflection, I saw him whistle for his horse and mount

wildly, illuminating figures darting between

swords, the grunts of battle, and,

to

had access