The Lycan King and his Dark Temptation novel Chapter 156

ALDRIC

It seemed as if the Moon had turned into a chilling black hole, and from its depths, hundreds of ravens flew out, swirling in chaotic patterns.

Their deafening caws irritated my lycan ears; I couldn’t understand how they carried over such vast distances. Worse yet, I feared this powerful magic could harm my woman and our pup.

"Aldric, hold onto me tightly!"

Valeria’s voice rang out, and I embraced her from behind, protecting her belly with my large hands as we were engulfed by a frenzied flock of ravens, spinning around us over and over.

The dark fog swallowed the air, and suddenly, I felt like I was losing my footing.

It was as if my body was being lifted from the ground, no longer connected to anything around me.

I hated all this witchcraft—if I was being honest—but I held my loved ones close against my chest and buried my head in the crook of Valeria’s neck, closing my eyes as feathers brushed against my skin, beaks, claws, the whistling of the wind in my ears, and then... drifting.

I don’t know how long it lasted, but suddenly, the deafening noise ceased, and I felt the ground beneath my boots.

Blessed earth—lycans weren’t made to fly through the air!

"Baby, are you okay? Valeria..."

I opened my eyes and turned her towards me, her entire body drenched in sweat, pale and exhausted.

"Yes, yes... I just... I need you to feed me as soon as we’re with our people. Don’t worry."

But I did worry, because she looked too weak.

I lifted her into my arms and scanned our surroundings, getting my bearings.

Quinn was already carrying his mate, half-unconscious, leading her toward some dark bushes in the middle of the forest we had arrived in.

I did the same—Valeria needed to be fed urgently. I walked to the nearest tree and sat down with her on my lap.

I tore open my shirt and, without hesitation, used my claws to slash my chest.

"Drink, baby, come on. You and our pup can’t wait any longer," I guided her head down to my wound.

She licked my blood, and I growled low as I felt her canines sink into my skin, the delicious pull on my vein sending a shiver down my spine.

I cradled her against my chest, caressing her waist and kissing her sweat-drenched forehead.

My wolf and I were satisfied, giving life to our family.

As Valeria fed voraciously, replenishing her energy, I analyzed our surroundings.

Since we arrived, I hadn’t sensed any danger—only the whispers of the forest and the nocturnal animals on their hunts.

I looked up at the waning moon—it was incredible that they had managed to create a portal through it.

"Mmm," my mate’s soft moan signaled that she was finished.