The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation Novel

---- her gaze, but the sadness in her eyes was unmistakable There were no other children in the houseperhaps they couldnt have their own.

Whatever the case, I had done my part.

Taking one last glance, I hurried away to deal with the other pressing matter.

One night.

That was all it took for my lazy, peaceful life to go to hell.

When I returned, that man was still right where I had left him.

---- draped over her shoulders, and immediately scooped the baby up as he began to cry.

As she pulled back the blanket, I saw the confusion and astonishment in her eyes.

I watched them like a hawkif I saw any sign they would harm him, I would take him elsewhere.

"Hes cursed.

This is the work of one of those whores..." "Clara," the man interrupted, glancing around the deserted street warily, though he couldnt see me.

The babys wails grew louder.

"He must be hungry, poor thing.

Come, lets get you some milk.

Theodor, go milk the cow," she instructed, carrying the baby inside.

The mans sharp eyes still searched the darkness, but eventually, he gave up and went inside, shutting the door.

I crept closer, peering through the cracks in the window.

Inside the rustic kitchen, the woman carefully examined the baby on the table.

"Clara, what are we going to do with him?" "What do you think? We're going to take care of him.

Im sure someone took pity on this poor child," she answered, cradling him.

"You know these children dont live long, dont you?" The man.

turned to her with a conflicted look.

"| know.

We'll try to make him happy while he lasts." She lowered ---- They had treaties, pacts, alliances that were supposedly beneficial to both sides, when in reality, the black market for these powerless beings had grown uncontrollably nearly an open secret.

Slavery was legal, but everyone could be a slave, even supernatural creatures.

Yet, the cages were filled with elementals.

They claimed they sold themselves to powerful patrons of their own free willblatant, shameless lies.

"Baby, I hope you have a good life, however long it lasts.

That you find some happiness." Tkissed his soft little cheek, the hideous black markings covering half his face like tattoos.

I wasnt sure if I could change the future, but at least I would save this innocent soul.

T wrapped him snugly in the blanket I had brought and placed him in front of the door of an elemental couple.

I didnt know why, but Electra had liked coming to these remote mountains, and she had memories of seeing kind people in this village.

I could only hope these people would show mercy.

Knock, knock, knock.

1 knocked firmly on the wooden door, then quickly concealed myself in the shadows when I heard voices and footsteps approaching.

Abearded man opened the door, looking around with a frown.

His eyes widened when he looked down and saw the child.

Js...

is that a baby?" A woman appeared behind him, a shawl