The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation Novel

---- Silas waved his hand, and the thick, dark mist behind him began to recede, parting like the sea.

He intertwined his fingers with Sigrids and walked forward, stepping decisively over the hardened darkness of the lake's surface.

Aldric and Valeria exchanged curious glances.

The Lycan King remained on high alert.

What if it was a trap? Inside his own territory, Silas would be even more powerful.

His pup and his pregnant wife would be in danger.

"Dad, if you dont trust him, at least trust me.

Nothing will happen to themI would never allow it," Sigrids voice cut through his fears "Come, my King.

If we dont take the first step, he never will," Valeria pulled him by the hand, leaving behind everything familiar to venture into the unknown.

Into the world the Specter King had protected for millennia.

spb Beyond the boundaries of the forbidden zone, where only a veil of toxic mist stretched endlessly, a brown horse neighed anxiously.

The malevolence in the air was suffocating, dangerous currents shifting beyond, in the unseen.

Baltazar gripped the reins tightly, keeping the steed from rearing.

His sharp eyes seemed to pierce through the misty curtain that had ---- never lifted, always surrounding them.

It was eerie, yes, but they knew it was there for protection.

Your Lordship, everyone is ready and waiting," his General approached to inform him.

Beyond the hill, an army of hundreds of men stood armed and readythe noble houses that made up the Elemental Realm, Gleaming armor, polished helmets, banners raised high, and of course, all manner of deadly weapons.

They may not have powers, but they had vowed never again to be sheep, never again to be slaves to anyonethey would fight bravely to the death.

Keep the men calm, We must wait for His Majestys signal," Baltazar said, never taking his eyes off the barrier.

The General followed his gaze, frowning.

A rumor had been spreadingthis was madness.

Was the Regent losing his edge? Was he finally growing old? He refused to believe it.

The Regent was a wise man.

He wouldnt have stirred such a commotion for nothing something is happening.

Everyone is getting into position," Baltazar suddenly said, his voice tense The Generals gaze snapped toward the mist, which was beginning to shiftsplitting apart, creating a clear path.

Something was truly happening! ---- Kicking his horse into motion, he galloped back, commanding the war horn to be soundedto stand ready to support their King,