The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation Novel

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WE ARE A FAMILY ALDRIC suddenly, Zarek walked to the edge of the bed and, catching us all off guard, knelt on one knee.

"I, until now the last descendant of the Vlad bloodline, heir of the royal house Von Carstein, am deeply ashamed of my parents' actions.

Even though I am not directly responsible, I will do whatever I can to make amends for their mistakes." He struck his chest firmly, displaying the honor of a warrior.

Allof this is getting too heavy.

Then, I too must ask for forgiveness on behalf of the Selenias.

I always thought it was unfair for us to be the ones sacrificedwhy only us, out of all supernatural beings?" Gabrielle added.

"Now I understand why.

Power comes with responsibilities that we failed to fulfill." A tense silence settled over the room.

Celine helped Zarek to his feet, Quinn embraced his mate, and we comforted our little one.

"| know how to prevent the catastrophe...

I just...

need your support," Sigrid suddenly spoke in a low voice "No," I answered without hesitation.

"Whatever youre thinking ---- "Dad, Ihave to do it!" she grabbed my hands, leaning toward me, her desperation burning in her gaze.

"T have to be the one to wake him up.

I love him, I love him so much...

Hes suffered too much.

I know you hate him, everyone does, hes been misunderstood for millennia.

Hes not the villain." "T won't let you risk yourself like this.

No, Sigrid!" "Dad, if it were Mom, would you let her suffer that way? Would you not save her, no matter the risk?" Her tears started falling again.

My eyes found my mates.

She sighed, nodding, the mist clouding her tired gaze.

I dont want this.

Every fiber of my being resists sending my pup into this fight.

"We will both support her.

When she removes whats left of the seal, all the remaining power of the Selenias will be shared with her.

We'll give you wings to fly, defense, attack, speed...

What remains, from Juno until now, will be yours," Gabrielle assured her.

The thought of my mate getting involved unsettles me even more especially now.

valeria..."" I call her.

She knows exactly what I mean.

"Dm pregnant again.

I have two lycan pups," she announces, caressing her belly.

---- This moment is so bittersweet.

Really? Is that why you felt so different?" Gabrielle immediately approaches, smiling in amazement.

Abit of happiness, at least.

"am I going to be abig sister?" Sigrid hugs her, resting her head on her lap, listening to her belly like she used to as a childback when she didnt question how little wolves were made.

My mate gently strokes her hair, whispering words of encouragement and strength.

Both Selenias embrace her on the bed.

Iglance at Quinn, who meets my eyes.

He is my general, and we have been preparing the entire realm for this battle.

The truth is, I dont know how far this massacre will reach.

Zarek also watches me, nodding.

His undead army is readyhes expanded it several times over the years.

At least I can be certain that, aside from criminals and the condemned, the rest enter their grim contract of death with him of their own free will.

"Sigrid, we will all support youyour family, the entire realm.

We all stand behind you," Celine finally speaks.