The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 786

---- Brenda abruptly stopped crying and, with a defiant smirk, pulled out a pendant hidden within her cleavagea thick golden key dangling from it.

That exact one.

Give it to me willingly, or Ill cut off your head and take it anyway!" He drew his sword, pressing it to her throat with clear intent to kill.

But something in the Duchesss expression unsettled him.

Why didnt she look afraid? Sorry, idiot, but this key already has an ownerand hes standing right behind you." Before he could fully process her mocking words, the humble gravediggerwearing a wide-brimmed hat, unnoticed by all stepped up behind him.

Danger breathed down his neck.

The general gripped the hilt of his sword, attempting to turn and defend himself, realizing too late that he had been deceived ambushed.

A cold daggers blade pierced his throat from behind, sealing his fate.

time, the mourning women tore off their

weaponsturning on the

They werent mourners.

They were Elliots soldiers.

burial for one man ended with eleven more joining him in the ground alright,

my own people to protect

our agreement, Dukethis castle is mine, as well as part of

Elliot raised an eyebrow.

had backingthe audacious

gave you my word, and unlike some, I

long as you dont cross me, I'll take what we agreed upon, and

Lets go!" he ordered.

glance at Brenda, he departed with his "widows." They still had to secure the walls, claim part of Thesios army, and stabilize

woodland with his army, eyes fixed on

him, mirroring its