The Lycan King's Forbidden Craving novel Chapter 232

seven hundred Shh,” she playfully placed a finger to her lips, thigh whispered, “Duncan doesn’t know my real age. Sears don’t mentally live that long, but the heavens paused my aging so I could offer properly for my crime. I was released just over forty years ago. That’s when I met the King and became his High Seet

Arianna’s throat tightened as she tried to process her words, but Elora continued.

“The same thing happened to your mother, Drakora, Even though interfered, the war was destined to happen. That was fate She tampered with it by breaking the heavens‘ rule and was punished for it. But someone was born–someone meant to set everything back in motion.”

silence.

Arianna’s brows furrowed deeply. “Me?”

“Of course,” Evelora shrugged, one hand gently stroking the beast’s fur. “Why do you think you bear the blood of two realms and were mated to the King of the moon realm?” the old woman said softly. “Why do you think the heavens saved you and gave you that power? It was to repair the broken wheel of fate.”

“My whole life… I’ve been fixing someone else’s mistake?”

“It’s already done, Ari. What’s left to seal is just a breath away. The pain and struggles weren’t for nothing.”

“But it cost me so much…” Arianna’s voice cracked into a whisper. But what was the use of lashing out now?

Everything had already happened–no use dwelling on it. What mattered was now. Still, it was hard to believe she’d suffered so

much… for this.

“You saved a lot of people, and you still are. I’m sorry you had to endure all that—but it was meant to happen. Even your mate

knew.”

“He did?”

“He only knew the realm was destined to fall with him, bound to your fate. But he still chose to claim and protect you–even after seeing a vision of himself losing you.”

“What?” she whispered, breathless. Duncan dreamt of losing her?

“That’s why he performed the ritual–a plea to the heavens to help you, and protect the realm,” Evelora said.

Arianna looked at her sleeping mate in shock.

He had shouldered all that burden without ever telling her? Smiled and teased her even when he was restless? No wonder he had always looked so tired back then.

Despite knowing the risk, he still chose her. Chose to protect and support her at every step.

“The realm was never going to accept you through speeches or grand gatherings, Arianna. It was meant to be earned through blood, sweat and sacrifice.”

Sacrifices like Selene and of the ones who fought beside the king.

It was all true. As much as Arianna had tried to deny it, the realm had been bent on destruction due to her bloodline. Duncan had been prepared to fight until the end. That war could’ve consumed heal, leaving her child to live in fear forever since he’ll bare the blood as well.

Even the dragon realm might have perished, had it not been for the fall that led Arianna there.

“Now that you’re here, mending what was broken. The realm is starting to see who you really are. Everything will finally return to balance. You’ll get to live the life you’ve always dreamed of–with your mate and your child.”

Arianna smiled faintly, gaze fixed on Duncan. His chest rose and fell in a quiet rhythm, just like it used to when she’d sneak into

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his room in the early days of their bond, just to watch him sleep,

This male had sacrificed so much for her.

“I thought he’d rage and go feral like his Beta on full moons after awakening,” Arianna muttered.

The poison works differently on every ancient Lycan, For Duncan the poison fed on his beast, killing him slowly. But the effect mostly works if their mate dies. It only weakened his beast to the depths but then sparked alive when you broke out of that

Crystal.”

Arianna wasn’t surprised the Seer knew all this. It was their ability after all.

“I’ll help you get well, my love,” she whispered to him, then to Evelora. “Who else knows he’s here?”

“A few. You should meet them,” Evelora smiled.

“That wasn’t the king in the coffin? And you all didn’t tell me?” Sahrak almost yelled at the two Lords and Lady Gatha seated.

“We can’t trust you. You might want to try plunging a sword through his heart just like seven years ago,” Lord Merek said.

“Or whisper the words to Valoreth,” Gatha said.

“You also didn’t tell us you’ve been meeting Arianna in secret,” Atheon said.

“She asked me not to, and you had given me a strict warning to follow her rules if she happened to appear,” Sahrak reminded, trying to control his breathing.

He took a step further. “What about my wife and son? Are you going to give me the antidote to save them from the poison you’ve given them or what? I have done everything you asked for. I gave you the mask, lied to Valoreth so many times, and helped you cover up. I can’t lose them; you won’t even let me see them!”

“The king hasn’t fully recovered. Once he does, he’ll give the judgment,” Lord Merek said, hands resting on his chin.

“I’ll expose you if you don’t tell me where my family is!” Sahrak almost yelled. “I swear I will! And none of you can stop me!”

“Be my guest,” Gatha dared with a smirk. Her eyes spat fire. She was the craziest of them all.

Imagine daring to feed Toran madness pills to worsen his state.

Lady Gatha cherished King Duncan–just like her husband, Lord Merek. So dealing with Toran and Brigid had been more than duty–it was pleasure.

Sahrak sucked in a breath, fists clenched tightly at his sides.

Then came the gentle clicks of heels against marble. The door creaked open.

Amy entered first.

And then–Arianna stepped in.

Her gaze swept across the room, settling on every face with quiet intensity.

Sahrak immediately dropped his eyes to the floor, while the others stood frozen, shock etched into their expressions.

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