The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 705

---- It seemed Nanny had locked the inner doorssomething she ---- never did.

She flung them open and stormed toward the wardrobe, oblivious to the disarray of her jewelry box and the shadow lurking behind the heavy curtains.

"what fucking bad luck!" Francis cursed internally, peering through the dark fabric at the woman rummaging behind the wardrobe.

He had wasted precious time, thinking hed walk away with a fortune, only to realize this woman had nothing but cheap knockoffs and worthless trinketsher sister wore jewelry of far greater value! The "pauper" Duchess had crouched down, completely unaware.

Tt was now or neverhis chance to strike and escape before it was too late.

Katherine's fingers stretched to their limit, feeling behind the wooden panel, one knee pressed into the carpet, her head tilted to the side, nearly against the wall.

frustration

caught her

bracelets under the bed? How had it rolled there from the dresser? Acreak behind her put

from the crevice slowly,

was creeping up behind hershe was sure of

of the wind and the attacker's labored breathing made her react, throwing herself

object smashed against the wall,

glass scattered in the air, droplets of water splashed everywhere, and flowers tumbled down like a macabre spring scene, making it clear that someone had been aiming to smash the bedside

immediately

to make a run for

steps when Katherine pounced on his back like a

BASTARD?! WHERE IS SHE?! GIVE ME BACK MY BABY!" Her voice cracked