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.

she grumbled in frustration at the elusive

something caught

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

the crevice slowly, avoiding any

creeping up behind hershe was sure

breathing made her react,

An object smashed against the wall, shattering

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 vase over

the carpet, Katherine immediately recognized the man

make a run

lunatic or he'd be surrounded within seconds! But he had barely taken a few steps when Katherine pounced on his back like a wild

GIVE ME BACK MY BABY!" Her voice