A Luna for the Lycan King novel Chapter 27

Things between Darren and I had been intense, but in the best of ways. It had been a few days since I came here, and tonight, there was going to be a banquet to introduce me as the future queen. I had to wait until the new moon to be crowned as the official queen. It had something to do with the moon goddess‘ blessing and her accepting me as the queen.

Darren has been busy for most of the day today. He went to the vault, determined to find answers about my family and the curse. He was now afraid of his anger, because he knew it caused me some discomfort. There were only a few minor incidents, but I could see the pain in his eyes. As soon as I help his emotions, he immediately clings to me, apologizing and checking to see if I’m okay. He even asked me not to accompany him as much, so I won’t suffer. But that was ridiculous. If I could help him and potentially save others from his anger, I would.

Today turned the tables on Winifred and Milo’s relationship. Last night, they both retired early and she had gone to their room, something she hadn’t done in years. After the incident happened, she quit sleeping in the same room as Milo. It was now mid–afternoon, and the two of them still haven’t emerged. I thought it would be safe to say that the renewal of their relationship had been going well.

I stood on the balcony, letting the wind play with my hair as I looked out over the garden. They still hadn’t located Alfred, and I could tell this was bothering Darren. He didn’t like how they

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were able to find Ivy, but not him. I didn’t know what Alfred had gotten himself into, nor what his punishment would be once he was found.

Ivy, on the other hand, had a trail of deception following her.

I didn’t know all the details, but Darren was very upset after reading the paperwork. I sighed and then spun around to look at Lyle.

“Let’s go do something. I’m bored.”

Lyle chuckled as he looked up from the book he was reading. “You want to paint?” I scrunched my nose up at him in disgust.

“I want to get out of the castle. Let’s go for a walk.”

“OH,” Lyle nodded his head and laughed. “You want me dead.”

“Lyle, can’t we at least walk in the garden?”

“Darren said to guard you with my life and to keep you inside the castle. His words sweetheart, not mine.”

“Aren’t you bored?” I whined watching his smile spread.

“Get a book and read.”

“I don’t want to sit still anymore. Hey!” My eyes widened with a small smile. “How about the sparring arena? There is one inside the castle.”

“No, there are a lot of other lycans who train there-‘

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“Darren said to guard me and keep me inside the castle. Those were his only two rules.” I bounced over to him triumphantly. “Let’s go.”

“Didn’t the king have a brother? Sure did, but he killed him because his male dragged him to the training arena. Oh my, poor guy.” He spoke with different voices, making me laugh.

“I’m going to be in a dress all evening. I should at least get to have fun now.”

“Yeah, lots of fun.” He groaned as he placed his hand on my head. “But you won’t let him kill me.”

“Exactly! That’s the spirit.” I grinned up at him as he laughed.

We made our way to the sparring arena. There were lycans fighting against one another, and also men fighting in their human forms. This was like nothing I’d ever seen. It was so advanced. Several different sections, and each one offering a different type of training.

“What is that dark area?” I pointed to the corner, watching a man struggling to rise to his feet.

“That is the gravity enhancer. It makes the pull to gravity feel heavier. You can set up up to one hundred times the force of gravity.”

“Lyle!” A man with curly black hair and green eyes waved his hand, trotting over toward us. “You haven’t been down to train

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“And I’m still not here to train. I’m escorting Darren’s mate. She wanted to see the arena.” The man’s eyes flipped down to me.

“I didn’t think I would get my chance to see you until tonight.” He grinned, extending his hand to me. “I’m Ryder.”

“Allissa.” I politely shook his hand but I noticed something interesting about him. His aura was different. I could feel the lycan power, but there was something else there too.

“She shouldn’t be down here. This is for warriors!” A voice growled from behind Ryder.

“Go to hell, Heath. This here is the future queen, and she can go wherever she wants.”

A man with dark chocolate skin, black hair, and deep brown eyes stepped forward. He shoved Ryder to the side as he looked up at Lyle. “This is no place for her,” he growled. “Darren would not want her here.”

“She insisted. Besides, I’m watching her.” Lyle smirked at the man. “Ease up.”

Heath’s brown eyes flashed to mine. “This is only going to provoke his anger. He would not want you down here.”

“Why not?” I couldn’t understand why I wouldn’t be allowed in the training arena. Suddenly, a guttural growl thundered in the area. A white lycan began to ferociously attack his opponent.

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“Damnit,” Heath growled. “That’s why not. Their beasts can lose control and go feral. Especially the newer lycans who are training.” I watched as his eyes were now almost pleading with me. “It isn’t safe in here. Lyle isn’t enough protection.”

I glanced out over the fighters. There were some strong auras, but nothing I couldn’t handle. I looked back at Heath. “I don’t need protection, but I do appreciate your concern. However, you do have a point. I don’t want to provoke Darren’s anger. I didn’t understand why he would get angry until just now. Even though he doesn’t need to worry about me, I know he does.” I looked up at Lyle. “We can go. Thank you for showing me.”