The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 70 SUSPECTS ALDRIC I stare into the panicked eyes of this Alpha Ive never particularly liked her, but her brother is a valuable member of the Guardians, and now, who can read those Altars.

the only one Why were you carrying Valeria as if you were running away? I know you heard my lycans roar why the hell didnt you wait forand instead put her in danger again? I tighten my grip around her throat, anger boiling insideas the memory flashes back seeing them being dragged by the current when I reached the drainage outlet.

I hadnt even thought before jumping in after my mate.

S Sir... II was injured from the fight ... I was scared more of those dark holes in the walls would open again ... that more enemies would cand kill us before you arrived ....

acted on impulse ... I panicked and jumped without thinking... Her voice stammers, and I lean in closer, watching her trembling, erratic eyes.

When I arrived, I clearly saw the shadow of a man escaping through that swall opening she mentioned . So, her words made e ssense.

She reeks of dark energy, my wolf growls under his breath .

With him fully awake, my senses sharpen things I couldnt smell before are painfully obvious now.

Lowering my gaze, I examine the ugly wound across her stomach, tainted with dark magic.

It looks like it was inflicted by an enchanted weapon, which would also explain the strange scent.

What happened to the bodies? How did you discover the Altar and involve Valeria ? What were you doing there with her in the first place? She remains silent for a few seconds, and the longer she hesitates, the more convinced I am that shes hiding something Answerright now, Celine ! Dont makecommand you ! The bodies... I... The boy was bewitched.

He tricked your maiden.

I- Enough.

Aldric... The soft, weak voice of Valeria suddenly draws my full attention.

I turn instantly, releasing Celine, and rush to Valerias side as she struggles to sit up from the ground.

Easy, baby.

Easy Dont strain yourself.

Does it hurt anywhere? Nift her gently, pressing her cold, fragile body against my bare chest.

She feels so delicate in my arms it makes my heart clench.

She helped... leave her alone ... she did nothing wrong.

It was those damned vampires ....

they used the pup ... they bewitched him ... and he died... 70 SUSPECTS Her broken voice cracks as her teary blue eyes lower.

Its okay, baby... Shh, dont think about it.

Dont remember that awful moment.

Please, Valeria ... dont cry, little one, dont cry... Shes sobbing quietly now, her tears soaking my skin as she clings to me.

I know she had grown attached to that pup he seems to be the key to all of this.

His was the only body left untouched A sudden growl makeslook toward the forest, just as Quinn appears in his lycan form.

His fur is dark brown, much smaller than my beast but still powerful.

He shifts back, moving toward his sister, who is still slumped against the tree.

Celine ! Are you okay?! He inspects her, and she nods weakly.

Your Majesty, is Miss Valeria alright? Shes fine.

And put sdamn clothes on, Quinn ! One of us walking around with our dick out is enough! I growl, pressing Valerias head further into my chest and tuming my back to him.

Thear him fumbling through the bushes for clothes while 1 kiss Valerias damp hair.

Shes still shivering.

I need to get her out of here quickly before she gets sick.

Quinn, Im taking Valeria back.

Heal Celine and let her rest.

I need you to inspect the basement thoroughly.

I dont understand why there were two Altars down there ... and those portals Ive never seen anything like them. Something isnt right.

My mind races with countless questions and rising fury that such a direct attack happened right under nose.

my The Vampire King and I have a fragile peace pact, hanging by a thread.

If hes behind this, another war will begin.

The body of... Edward ... Valeria suddenly whispers, grasping my hand.

Ill bring the boy back, Miss Valeria.

Dont worry, Quinn replies, playing the good soldier.

If I had reached the Altar before the enemy, my mate would never have faced such danger.

I grunt and leave, carrying my woman stark naked through the woods.

Ill cover myself later right now, I need to keep her safe.

Thank you for saving Valeria, Celine.

I owe you.

You may make any request, and I will grant it.

But you will also givea full report of what happened and why you were conveniently at that location.

For your sake, I hope your story holds up.

I warn her through the mind link .

Shes strong but strong enough to take down multiple vampires? Did she panic so much that she simply threw herself into the waterfall? The bodies had been reduced to ashes scattered across the floor.

Someone went through a lot of trouble to erase the evidence ... but why? And for what purpose QUINN TE 70 SUSPECTS Celine, damn it, ΕΠ stop acting tough drink my blood, now, I hold her close, almost limp in my arms as she hovers on the verge of collapse. Shes trembling.

I cant tell if its from pain due to that nasty wound or from fear of Aldric.

What do you mean the bodies disappeared? Why does the Kings aura feel stronger? She clings totighter, finally drinking, regaining scolor as the wound begins to heal. I had already told her about the vanished bodies through our private sibling bond.

I explain what I saw in the basement during my rushed inspection while running through the chaos.

And it seems like His Majestys wolf has fully awakened.

Thats why his power feels even more overwhelming now ... if thats even possible.

I frown, helping her back onto her feet.

Of course, he cback and challenged me, making it crystal clear to my inner wolf that Valeria belongs to him.

As if the scent of wild sex and the evidence deliberately left at that Altar werent already a brutal slap to my face He marked her too it seems temporary, but Valerias body still emits a raw warning to any male who dares approach her.

I think the enemy erased the bodies to cover up the real killer.

Aldric would immediately know I wasnt the one who killed them ....

He might suspect Valeria.

Someone survived and knows her secret her importance.

Damn it! he suddenly growls, his eyes flickering with anxiety.

I have a lot to tell you.

I know what the Altar says and the mystery behind the Kings maiden .

Quinn, we need to protect her.

Shes different... she might even helpwith may problem.

His Majesty is in love with Valeria but how long will this obsession last? And what if he finds out the truth? Spes in danger at his side... Wait, wait, Celine! I dont understand slow down! Oh no! she suddenly exclaims , clutching her mouth in horror. I put the silver relic inside the pockets of Valerias dress ! mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1