The Lycan King and his Dark Temptation novel Chapter 196

196. UNDERGROUND AUCTIONS

SIGRID

I arrived in the city of Valles, though, in truth, I had no real idea where exactly I was in the realm.

So much had changed over time, and I was relying solely on

Electra’s memories to guide me.

"Where is the auction house?" I asked the guards at the city’s entrance, and they gave me directions.

We navigated through the streets, weaving between carriages and bustling crowds, until we trotted up to an enormous mansion set apart from the noise.

"Ma’am, excuse me, but this is a private residence," two guards stood watch at the tall iron gates.

"I'm an invited guest to today’s event," I said, extending the invitation, which they inspected.

"And him?"

"He’s my slave. Any problem with that?" I raised a brow.

The horse fidgeted, restless from the long journey, and my patience was wearing thin.

"No, no issue at all. Please proceed, Lady de la Croix. A stablehand will guide you."

At last, the towering gates, wrapped in ivy, swung open to reveal a beautiful garden.

"Follow me this way," the stablehand led me toward the back, where more horses and carriages were being arranged in the stables.

"I can handle it myself. Wait for me outside," I ordered, mustering all the arrogance I could.

I led the horse toward the stable front, but the way we were positioned made it impossible for me to dismount properly.

“Are you trying to strangle me to death?" I turned as best as I could.

My waist had gone completely numb from the iron grip that had clamped around me the entire trip.

My gaze met Silas’s golden eye—we were close enough that I could hear his heartbeat hammering against my back.

"My apologies, my lady," he lowered his head and finally released me.

That had to be the most uncomfortable horse ride in history.

“Alright, let’s dismount," I instructed—and that turned into another ordeal.

He almost toppled onto me, nearly crushing me like a biscuit as he got down.

"Silas, my Silas, I should’ve named you Calamity," I huffed, finally leading the horse into the stable and securing it. ""Let’s just get this over with."

I rubbed my waist and back slightly as we walked into the mansion,

through the glamorous foyer, and down a discreet staircase

leading underground.

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