The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation Novel

---- VALERIA The atmosphere was electric, the tension between them so thick it could be cut with a knife.

"Of course, you're right," she whispered, lowering her head, but I could see the conflict in her as she bit her lower lip.

Thad never seen her so submissive before.

I think she sensed that her mates patience was reaching its limit.

"Tl go prepare my things," Quinn said, moving closer to talk with Aldric about their strategy.

It was crucial to locate the werewolf camp, which, unsure of their next move, had only been holding their position at the borders.

Tapproached my mother and sat on a small corner of the couch, letting her rest against my chest.

I stroked her slightly withered hair, so different from the incredible woman I once caught a glimpse of.

"Mother, I know you have your fears, your past, but I have to tell you youre making a mistake," I finally expressed what I had been thinking.

It felt strange to be giving my mother relationship advice, but someone had to do it.

"It feels so good to have my daughter pamper me and talk to me with such trust," she responded, sinking deeper into my chest and squeezing my arm.

I kissed her hair, feeling the warmth of the connection between our hearts.

"Don't worry, sweetheart.

Enough of me showing you my most pathetic side," she finally said, sighing and sitting up just as Quinns footsteps ---- faded down the hall toward his room.

Iturned my head to see Aldric watching us silently, leaning against a column leading to the kitchen hallway.

"Valeria, talk to the White Witch.

Ask her to come tonightwe ll need her.

King Lycan, prepare everything for departure.

We wont need the ship; its too slow." "Mother, it wont be anything that puts you at risk, right?" I took her hands anxiously.

"You all are my priority.

If its risky, then" "Tm the last person who would put my blood at risk.

Valeria will be fine." "Its not Valeria Im worried about, Selenia Gabrielle," Aldrics voice came cold and dominant, their wills constantly clashing.

In the end, they were both powerful beings.

"Its you.

You have a tendency to sacrifice yourself for the cause.

I think the solution is simpler, but you insist on taking the hardest path.

Dont underestimate the power of a lycan.

We are the ultimate evolution of werewolves." I thought my mother would snap back with a sharp reply, but she remained silent, only nodding with a sigh.

"Go talk to the White Witch.

Everything will be fine.

Well reach the werewolf camp tonight," she said, attempting to stand.

Thelped her, stunned but without questioning anything.

She walked alone toward her mates room.

Tonight? Aldric and I exchanged looks, both with the same question in our eyes.

Unless we suddenly grew wings and flew...

well, Aldric did fly once, although he doesnt like to be reminded of it.