The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 52 CE.

THEATER TOUR VALERIA immediately walked toward the best, my heart sightening in my chest, tatt sighed in relief when I saw him opent his bright blue eyes, very much alive and well an Thank you touch, Mies Valeria, for helpingat the pk, he said in a soft, polite childs voice that melted my heart Twhkar Part of in ), The saddest part of all, given my possible infertility, was that I had always loved pups.

Were welcome, little Edward I just did what anyone wol have done, I replied, sitting on the edge of the bed. He smiled sweedy, and his small, soft hand reached out to grasp mine, which rested on the blanket.

He looked so lonely in this dark, isolated room.

I didnt need to stay long to realize the defective child was clearly not the favorite.

Could you open the curtains, please? Its too dark in here, I asked the maid, and for a moment, I felt Edwards hand tense aghaint mine I Bd: when I looked at him, nothing seemed wrong, and he quickly relaxed.

in heavy curtains were drawn open, letting sunlight flood the wide chamber.

I suddenly remembered the scars on my face and worried I might scare him, but he didnt seem the least bit afraid of my presence.

As he spoke about childish things, I subtly scanned every corner of the room.

Whatever had been lurking earlier had either left or was now hiding better, which only mademore Leaving him alone here, with something or someone ready to attack him from behind made my stomach twist.

Yet, I didnt trust this house enough, and I had already had a tense encounter with his mother.

re uneasy.

There was nothing else I could do but hope I was being paranoid.

Valeria, we must leave now.

Suddenly, Aldrics voice echoed in my mind, sending a shiver through my entire body.

Little Edward, Im so sorry, but I must go to the center of the pack for serrands.

Ill cback to visit you later.

Please rest Watt, Miss Valeria ! He clutched my hand tightly as I started to rise.

If youre going to town, you should visit the traveling theater! Simone, one of the maids, toldits very pretty and Jun.

His voice softened to almost a whisper, his abandoned puppy eyes tugging at my heartstrings.

It was obvious he wanted to go.

This poor child truly broke my heart.

Sir, would it be possible... I mean... if you ask the Alpha- Valeria, just tellwhat you want, Aldrics voice replied firm yet patient.

Could we take the Alphas youngest son for a walk through the town? III take care of him.

He wont be a bother ! 10 +26 BONUS THEATER TOUR I added quickly, smiling at Edward and gesturing for him to givea moment.

His bright blue eyes immediately sparkled with hope.

The Alfa says that he does give permission, and III cnow to help bring him down the stairs since he cant walk properly on his own, And despite his usual roughness, it warmed my heart that he agreed to something that truly mattered to me.

That was how little Edward ended up seated on my lap in the carriage, his small face pecking out with both excitement and a bit of nervousness as he watched the gruitpy Lycan sitting across from us.

I kept him distracted by pointing out the passing scenery while Aldric remained silent.

Even with his father, Edward spoke stiffly, always polite and respectful, as if hed been raised under strict discipline.

Poor child.

Sof us would give anything to becmothers, while others only gave birth to avoid bursting open. ALDRIC Watching this maternal side of Valeria unfold before my eyes ... it was affectingfar too deeply. She cradled that child in her arms, showing him the scenery along the way, tickling and cuddling him. She looked more like his mother than the woman who had given birth to him, not to mention that idiotic Alpha father of his.

My mind suddenly played cruel tricks onreplacing that child with another, a beautiful dark haired pup with blue eyes.

Or maybe a sweet little princess, born of Valeria and ... me.

I shook my head, closing my eyes tightly.

I needed to stop dreaming about impossible things.

Judging by the sadness in her eyes whenever babies were mentioned and the scars on her abdomen it seemed clear Valeria couldnt bear children.

And I didnt even dare imagine the reason why.

But something insidewhispered that it had to do with that bastard ex of hers.

And the worst part? I was the fool in this false dream.

I didnt want to be a father again.

Yet my heart raced, aching with happiness every tLimagined the image of her and my pups, safe and sound, held protectively in my arms. But that was a painful fantasy.

Even if Valeria could conceive, I wouldnt survive holding a child om mine again only for my enemies to hunt them down like prey, wiping out my bloodline out of fear for how strong my offspring could become.

I turned my gaze away, focusing on the passing trees, my heart heavy with sadness.

1ST THEATER TOUR When we arrived at the traveling theater set up ter setu in the town squareX left them seated near the stage, surrounded by other children and parents, laughing at the puppets. Is the place where the old wolf lives far? I asked the Alpha as we followed his servant.

No, not far.

The stable boy toldits just up on one of those hills, he pointed, and though it wasnt far, it also wasnt exactly nearby.

I glanced back, scanning for Valeria again.

Everything seemed secure around her, and this pack was peaceful.

But I couldnt forget there was a Lunar Altar here and I didnt know if the enemy had discovered its location yet.

The Altar was deep in the mountains, where Quinn was still studying it .

Valeria, stay here until I return, alright? She assuredshe would, and our eyes met for a brief moment.

I gazed into those beautiful blue eyes of hers, and for once, felt at ease as I quickened my pace to return to her side sooner.

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