SEDUCTIVE LIE ALDRIC An urgent report arrived from his patrol : they found the remains of those three men at the edge of the packs territory .


    Its obvious they eliminated the witnesses .


    How did they get into the pack if they were supposedly exiled ? 1 asked the Alpha , who looked at me nervously .


    They … it seems they blended in with the traveling theater troupe that moves between packs .


    The guards didnt properly inspect the caravan , he answered , avoiding my gaze the kind that screamed , youre an idiot managing your security Alpha , I need the information you mentioned about the Altar , Quinn suddenly spoke up .


    It seemed like this time he hadnt deciphered those damn words so easily .


    Now ? But the ball … he trailed off at my expression of : I couldnt care less about this ridiculous party .


    I had attended for appearances , but I was dying to go and corner my Valeria .


    Of … of course , Guardian … Ill be right back , he stammered before standing up to open the door and leave .


    I heard him nearby , speaking to a servant passing by in the hallway .


    A note for Mr.


    Quinn ? From Miss Valeria ? You must be mistaken , idiot ! Im sick of being surrounded by ipetents .


    Hand it over and do your job properly ! I could clearly sense Quinn tensing beside me , and I rose from my chair , stepping into hearing Valeria and Quinn in the same sentence made me want to kill someone .


    Whats going on ? I asked Garret , surprising him as he turned and handed me a note .


    hallway because Your Majesty , Miss Valeria sent this message with a servant , he replied , and I said nothing .


    I opened the envelope , finding only a short message inside Altar of the Goddess -in my maidens handwriting Very well , thank you , Alpha , I said , not waiting for a response as I walked toward her room , several unpleasant ideas already racing through my mind .


    I opened her door and knocked hard on the central door , calling for her .


    I repeated it twice until my rage got the better of me , and I kicked the wood until it splintered .


    As I expected , the room was empty .


    Valeria had disobeyed me , going out alone during the night And I knew exactly where she was .


    Crushing the note in my hand , I jumped out of her window , following the same path she had taken , her scent still lingering in the air ..


    Iran under the moon , tracking her .


    She better have a damn good exnation for this .


    Tonight , my mate will know mepletely .


    VALERIA  SEDUCTIVE LIE I walked up to the majestic Altar , bending down to examine the inscriptions , circling the entire round base about a meter high .


    No matter how I looked at it , nothing made sense until some small letters , almost hidden in a corner beneath the overgrowth , caught my attention .


    I memorized them because it was the only thing carved here in thenguage of the Dark Realm .


    I tensed when I felt a presence lurking behind me , his intoxicating scent reaching my nose , carried by the breeze .


    It couldnt be .


    How does he always find me ? What kind of damn stalker gift is this ? Id like to know two things .


    Number one : What the hell are you doing here alone , in such a dangerous ce at night ? And two , Valeria , who was this note for ? I turned to see him holding the crumpled note in his hand , showing me the message I had written for Quinn.


    His eyes , sharp as steel , and his intimidating aura surrounded me , making my body tremble .


    He was angry .


    Very angry .


    And if he found out I had wanted to meet Quinn alone in such a secluded spot , I knew hed misinterpret it .


    Im waiting , Valeria , and my patience is wearing thin , he said , taking a step toward me .


    Then another .


    And another … My mind worked furiously .


    I bit my lower lip , nervous .


    That note was for you , sir , I lied , lowering my gaze , but his hand , strong as steel , gripped my chin , forcing me to meet his stare with no escape .


    Well , Im here now .


    Tell me why did you summon me to this ce with so much secrecy ? You told me youd be resting , that I shouldnt bother you … He knew .


    Damn , he knew I was lying .


    I was so screwed .


    What do I do ? How do I get out of this disaster ? Think , Valena , think ! Then the most absurd yet perfect solution crossed my mind Ill distract himpletely .


    I removed his hand from my chin and stood on my tiptoes , wrapping my arms around his neck , pressing my breasts against his chest , my body seducing his , feeling heat spread inside me .


    Aldric … Im having a crisis from the spell … I need your help .


    Thats why I called you here , away from prying eyes , I whispered , caressing the back of his neck , trailing soft kisses along his strong jawline .


    I didnt have to fake my desire too much Goddess , this man smelled like pure sex the kind that made your womb clench .


    wanted to taste himpletely .


    Definitely , this had to be the lust from that damn butterfly SEDUCTIVE LIE  So , the spell and the butterfly … huh ? he growled , pulling me roughly against his massive , powerful body , one hand gripping my 4ss while the other tangled in my hair dark , dangerous , Intense … and sexy .


    Then I suppose Ill have to do my part and satisfy your craving .


    But first , you owe me several punishments , Valeria .


    I tensed at his threat .


    Punishments ? He unfastened my cloak , letting it fall to the ground , leaving me in just the simple dress .


    Take off your panties and get on your knees on the Altar of the Goddess , he ordered dominantly , and I knew he wasnt joking .


    What ?! On … On the Altar of the Goddess ?! Fake or not , this monument was sacred ! What is this horny lycan nning to do to me in front of Mother Moon ?!