The Lycan King and his Dark Temptation novel Chapter 229

229.
LURKING IN THE DARKNESS

SIGRID

Of course, my lord.
If you'll accompany me on the way to the mansion...
The truth is, I'm still a bit upset, I replied, sticking to all these silly protocols.
He helped me into the carriage, and to the eyes of everyone else, it seemed like a polite gesture, just an apology.
The door closed, the curtain was drawn, and the carriage began its ascent up the hill toward the mansion grounds.
As soon as we were out of sight, the friendly atmosphere turned cold and hostile.
['m the one who sent the missive personally.
The De la Croix family was not invited to this celebration, he clarified, surprising me a little, but then he added: The guest list was handled by the Silver family, allies of my family.
Ahh, now I understand.
No matter how much we pretended, the De la Croix and the Silvers were rivals two powerful families of witches.
Morgana and Lucrecia weren't exactly best friends.
So, what exactly am I doing here, Mr.
Vlad? I asked, my curiosity piqued about this character.
---- Uncle Zarek didn't talk much about his parents.
[ I think you know very well why you're here.
You have something I want, and apparently, you desire what I obtained at that auction.
Otherwise, why would you have alerted me that night? How perceptive.
Well, no point in pretending anymore.
Where and when do we make the exchange? I said, unfazed by his aura. Electra was a powerful witch too.
Pellet you know.
Stay alert and be careful, Miss Electra.
There are many witches here who don't like De la Croix, he warned, slipping on a dark mask he held in his hand. They should be careful with me, I replied with a cold smile, picking up the golden mask lying on the seat.
He nodded, and when the carriage stopped, he was the first to step out.
I took a deep breath.
Things had started off on the right foot.
Though ideally, we would've made the exchange in the carriage but obviously, he was testing me first.
He didn't trust me...
And I didn't trust him.
I needed to shake off the sentimentality.
This wasn't my time, and they didn't know the future or who I really was.
Grimm assisted me as I descended, and I lifted my head, observing the imposing white stone mansion beyond the expansive garden.
Take the horses to the stables and protect the carriage, Grimm, Keep everything ready in case we need to leave quickly, I ordered, and he nodded.
Miss, I can accompany you and assist. That's not necessary.
Do as I command and don't leave the stables, I cut him off sharply, seeing the resentment in his eyes before he quickly lowered them.
I couldn't care less about his feelings.
What did concern me was the explanation I'd have to give Morgana about why only I was invited to this party.
I'd figure that out later.
Now, time to face this pack of witches and vampires, even lycans, who were already casting glances at me the moment I stepped out of the carriage.
My boots clicked against the flagstone path in the garden, A servant immediately bowed and offered to guide me.
I followed him, surveying my dimly lit surroundings, filled with lanterns nestled among the cypresses and pines like scattered points of light.
Laughter echoed, murmurs hummed, and footmen served drinks. Everything looked like a lively party, just getting started.
But from Electra's memories, I knew this was only the surface.
Beneath it, treacherous currents twisted through the rotten heart of this society.
---- And then I saw her the queen bitch herself standing at the enormous open doors of the mansion, welcoming the arriving guests, flanked by two mature vampires.
They had to be the current monarchs of the Vlad house the great~ uncles parents.
What a shame they'd allied with that bastard, which only made me distrust them even more.
Lucrecia Silver.
I had to be very careful with her.
I'd made the right decision not to bring Silas with me.
I straightened my back, plastered on my best ironic, fake smile, and walked toward them.
eee SILAS I won't stay locked in this room.
However, I also can't openly disobey my lady.
She was so angry she revealed her true essence, her real self.
So beautiful and dangerous.
I wasn't afraid, just...
I didn't want to disappoint her.
But...
What if someone broke into the room? What if [had no choice but to defend myself and escape to where my lady was? ---- I knew the location of Evermere Hallit was one of the many mansions owned by that woman.
Lurking in the room's darkness, I stared at the door.
The treacherous slave was trying to pick the lock.
Apparently, my lady's precautions weren't enough to fool the spy.
I should've snapped her neck already.
She wanted to spy on my lady's secrets, but she never left anything important lying around.
Just a small notebook where she jotted notes in a language I didn't understand.
I took it from her dresser and tucked it into my pocket, safe.
No one would harm it.
That fool couldn't open the enchanted lock my lady had set.
I considered helping her discreetly with a bit of my curse, but soon heard other footsteps, and someone unexpected arrived to help her get inside.
Still haven't managed to get in? t'm sorry, my lord.
It seems to have magic on it.

Move aside, you useless thing.
Lets see what my little Electra is hiding...