The Lycan King and his Dark Temptation novel Chapter 69

THANE (The sorcerer who accompanied Darius, the Vampire General)

I had never made such a precise decision in my life.

I never liked Darius' extreme methods, but I could only follow his orders.

He was the one in charge, so I forced even more of his life force into that pup's already weakened body, fully aware that he wouldn’t survive such an aggressive invasion.

I heard the entire translation of the Altar from the lips of that strange woman because my magic acted as the mediator within the boy's body.

When the fighting began, I stayed in the crypt to maintain the portal spell, the one through which General Darius's men had entered to fight.

Everything went to shit in a heartbeat.

Even though I wasn’t physically present, I still trembled in fear, watching everything through my shadow magic.

My mind was racing—The General was dead, and no one had survived.

Who the hell was that woman?

I didn’t know exactly, but I quickly understood one thing—the Vampire King would be very interested in knowing what happened here.

And there was now a vacancy for General... one I could possibly fill.

I stood at the last passage, hidden in a corner they hadn't noticed.

Both women were weak, and the greatest threat was unconscious. I could strike now.

But then I saw them beginning to flee.

The she-wolf was carrying the other one, as if trying to protect her from something—or someone.

Escaping from what? Or from whom?

A deafening roar echoed from somewhere in the distance, making me shudder in fear.

I didn’t hesitate another second.

That woman who had killed the General was important—not just because of her powerful transformation but because she could read the Altars.

If the Lycan King found her, he would kill her.

I had to erase the evidence of what happened here. If she survived, she could still be captured later.

Taking the risk, I stepped through the portal into the basement and, within seconds, opened my small satchel, pulling out the enchanted flame beetles.

They devoured the bodies, reducing them to ashes as they self-destructed in the process.

I left the child's body untouched—some small attempt to soothe my conscience.

Then, I ran back toward the shadow-filled passage and threw myself into it, sealing it forever behind me.

Sweating and trembling with fear, I knew it—if I had hesitated even a second longer, Aldric Thorne would have grabbed my legs and torn me to pieces.

I must escape these damned lands. I've drained too much of my magic. I need to reach His Majesty and deliver the good news... no matter what.

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CELINE

This was complete madness, and I knew it all too well.

I had always been the one to analyze risks and benefits, yet I had acted purely on impulse.