The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

---- Now I understood how he played it. In front of Draco he was the understanding "adoptive father," but behind his back, scheming I was about to hide so they wouldn't catch me, when I heard my ---- alpha speak again. "Frederick," he called him by name. "Talk to Celia. I don't want any trouble from her over Victoria. I don't want to hurt her, but I..." "I know you don't love her. It's a shame, I always hoped you'd end up with her, but I made peace with the other realm's alliance.

However, now..." He paused dramatically. "Well, you don't find your mate every day. Let's enjoy the night, son." He acted like he understood Draco's choice. "Come, walk with your old father to the main hall." I concealed my aura and melted into the shadows behind a statue. Watched them walk away, heading to the other side. Draco paused at the doorway I tensed as he sniffed in my direction, "What is it?" "Nothing," he replied to the man, and they left.

---- Ugh, I really need to be more careful with that sharp-nosed wolf. 'eho So I followed from a distance. Music floated through the air, along with some feminine laughter. At the corner, I peeked to see them arrive, blending into the shadows like mist. That Celia girl came out with some women Goddess, the way they were practically drooling over my man. Especially that idiot. With her little modest dress, she couldn't even catch the attention of a virgin.

lead him inside, and a few guests stepped out

the mother squeezed her daughter's hand. Goddess, what a well-rehearsed show. Even I might've believed it if I didn't know the truth. But before Dracomir could throw out one of his sharp replies, it was time for me to make my entrance. My body materialized in the hallway, fingers running through my wild waves of loose hair. I walked confidently down the carpet, turned the corner, and revealed myself. "No need to look for

so long, I decided to come on my own." I said it loud enough for everyone to hear. Through the wide open doors, nearly