The Lycan King and his Dark Temptation novel Chapter 228

228.
UNINVITED GUESI

SIGRID 
The idea of taking him into the future was growing stronger, but how would I do it? Pl be back.
Just obey, be good, and I'll reward you. I finally let him go, throwing in a bribe for good measure.
It hurt to see the redness on his chin.
I wanted to heal him, but I couldn't give in now or my words would lose all meaning.
I turned my back and left the room, slamming the door behind me.
I stood in the hallway for a few seconds, gripping the doorknob.
I could feel him on the other side, like he was silently screaming for me.
I closed my eyes and slipped on Electra's mask.
Today was going to be treacherous and importantI couldn't fail.
Before going downstairs, I secured the door and the room with a simple spell.
I'd know if anyone went in or out.
If Silas disobeyed me, I'd find out.
If anyone else entered here, I'd know that too.
of Miss Electra, the butler draped the heavy cloak over my shoulders as he saw me off at the front door.
I stepped outside, pulling on my leather gloves.
A carriage was already waiting, and the coachman was Grimm.
---- My lady, thank you for allowing me to accompany you, he bowed like the bootlicking traitor he was.
Fine.
We're going straight to Evermere Hall, I ordered without giving him a second glance.
He opened the carriage door and extended his arm to help me up the steps.
Treated my hand in his, using the opportunity to cast a tracking spell.
[wanted to know where he was at all times during the party.
If I brought him along, it was to ensure he didn't plot anything against Silas while I was away and to keep him under control.
I settled into the plush velvet seats.
Dressed in a stunning black gown.
The lace over my chest climbed up, forming a tangled choker around my neck.
My hair was loose, smoky makeup just the way Electra liked it.
Today, I had to give one of my best performances.
The carriage started moving with Grim's whip cracking over the horses.
We left the inner courtyard of my mansion, and I lifted my head to glance at the tallest tower.
I didn't need any magic to know that behind one of the terrace columns, my beloved torment was watching me.
I truly hoped he obeyed this time.
I closed the curtain and checked my inner pocket, well hidden, where I kept the little box of pearls I'd acquired at the auction.
Today, one way or another, I had to see Zarek's father.
I was convinced nowZarek hadn't even been born yet during these ancient times.
I didn't even know if his parents were engaged.
I had to come up with some excuse to separate myself from my De la Croix sisters, who were surely attending the party on their own.
However, I was wrong, and as soon as I arrived, I ran into a problem.
What's going on, Grimm? Why are you stopping for so long? I pushed aside the dark curtain, looking outside.
Dusk was painting the horizon; we were in line with other carriages waiting to pass through the enormous gate at the base of a hill.
Miss Electra, they say there must be some mistake.
The De la Croix house wasn't invited to this private celebration, he told me, frowning.
What? Did you show them the invitation? Yes, my lady.
Even so, they say we're not on the list that maybe it could be...
fake, he muttered through gritted teeth.
1 got out immediately.
This was a full-blown humiliation, and right now, it wouldn't take much for me to actually be Electra.
Explain to my face what you just told my servant, I strode ---- arrogantly toward the massive closed gate.
It was guarded by four witches and two vampires. The guest list was held by a hybrid man who looked like a butler or something.
Miss Electra De la Croix, I'm so sorry, my lady, he began to bow, a bit nervous but of course, there was power backing him.
I don't give a damn about your apologies.
The Vlad house invited me to this celebration.
They made me come all the way here, and now you're accusing me of lying and forging this invitation? I took a threatening step forward.
My lady, please don't get upset.
We truly apologize.
It seems there was a mistake.
No one is accusing you of anything, one of the witches stepped forward, the others ready to confront me.
[£ the mistake was yours, how is that my fault? I'm already here, and I'm not leaving.
So open the fucking gate now, I glared at her and let some of the magic I could control from Electras body seep out.
The atmosphere was sharpit only needed a spark to ignite.
There were many, but I had to see Alessandre Vlad, no matter what.
Pm sorry, but we can't open it.
Leave willingly or by force...
What kind of manners are these for treating our guests? Suddenly, a cold voice sounded nearby.
sir, it seems there was a mistake, but we're already sorting it out, one of the vampires turned to face the newcomer, who had ---- emerged from the forest inside the mansion grounds.
I controlled the impulse of my heart. It was my great-uncle! Mistake or whatever, Miss De la Croix is already here.
What makes you think she's going to turn back? And besides, you're holding up the line with your idiocy! He growled at them, baring his fangs, his red eyes full of threats.
Really, all the curious onlookers behind me were whispering, sticking their heads out of their carriage windows.
In no time, they opened the gates for me.
I didn't understand some things, but I went along with it.

Miss Electra, please, I'm deeply embarrassed.
Allow me to apologize to you personally, he approached me, offering a polite greeting and glancing briefly into the carriage.
I caught his signal immediately.