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.

grumbled in frustration

something caught

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

hand from the crevice slowly, avoiding any

was creeping up behind hershe was sure

of the wind and the attacker's labored breathing made her

An object smashed against

of water splashed everywhere, and flowers tumbled down like a macabre spring scene, making it clear that someone

the carpet, Katherine immediately recognized the

Francis decided to make a run for

taken a few steps when Katherine pounced on his back like a wild animal, clawing at him with vicious fury, yanking his hair with a blind

YOU BASTARD?! WHERE IS SHE?! GIVE