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 eyebrow

face made me nervous!

nodded and knocked on the roof

the plantations!" he roared, waiting

move, the entire

the

neighed wildly, and

---- What...

Rossella, do not leave this carriage!" He grabbed

He made me promise.

"Dont step outside.

happens."

could only nod,

heard the unmistakable clinking

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

wooden door, inches from his

out, slamming the door shut behind

didnt dare peek

reflection, I saw him whistle for his horse and mount

illuminating figures darting between

of battle, and, eventually,

had to

had access to