Chapter 34 Lyannar Finished The hoofbeats of my horse clattered against the stone as I rode through the wide - open gates and pulled into the royal stables . 1 dismounted in one find motion , tossing the reins to the stablehand who rushed forward without a word . My cloak came off next , heavy and dark with the scent of night , and I handed it to my eunuch already waiting in the shadows Where are my sisters ? " I demanded , striding forward . " In the Steel Chamber ," he replied quickly . " But Princess Serena is locked in her chambers . " He hesitated . " Per your order . " Ah , yes , I remembered now . I'd been furious earlier . furious that she wasn't treading carefully , moving wisely . But looking at myself now , I could hardly claim I was treading lightly either . I went straight to Serena's door . The guards parted the moment they saw me , and her maids swung the door open . She sat on her bed , shoulders bare , a book in her lap . At the sight of me , she rolled her eyes and turned her back . For a few seconds I stood there , silent . Then I crossed the room , climbing onto the bed until I was close enough to tuck her hair gently away from her face . " I'm going to the Steel Chamber , Serena ," I said softly Her jaw clenched , but she didn't pull away , " And I hope you lose your mind in there . " The words should have stung , but they didn't . If anything , they weighed heavier on me , not for their cruelty , but because I knew she didn't mean them . I caught her chin , forcing her to meet my gaze . " You know how much you mean to me , don't you ? You and Mearez . The whole world is nothing compared to the two of you . I pressed a soft kiss to her lips and pulled away , heading for the door . " Release her ," I told the guards as I passed . I didn't wait to see their reaction . My steps carried me down the din corridor toward the Steel Chamber , the air heavy with the cold scent of iron . The hall forked toward two destinations . The Steel Chamber and the Black Tower . I stopped when I saw her . Mearez , waiting . pacing like a caged thing . We are not ordinary royalty . Few know the truth . Our family has power , ancient power . Wealth beyond reason . And secrets . The darkest ones . " Lycannar , " Mearez breathed immediately she saw me and rushed into my arms . 1 kissed her softly , but paused when I felt the wet trail of her tears , " You're crying ? " 1 murmured , hurt . " No , I'm not , " she lied , her heartbeat pounding so hard I could hear it . " The witch said the agony will be worse now that you are king " I be fine , Mearez , " I told her , brushing her tears away , Her eyes , those beautiful , aching eyes , looked at me like she was memorizing my face . " Let's go , " she whispered . Chapter 34 #Finished I followed her down the corridor , past the first door , the second , the third until we reached the fifth and final one . Beyond it lay the Steel Chamber , not truly made of steel , but of an impenetrable ancient alloy . Claw marks scarred the walls . Chams hung from hooks , waiting . The firelamps burned low in the corners , casting long , violent shadows . I swallowed when I saw the chains had multiplied . Becoming king had strengthened them . Strengthened me . Strengthened my beasts . The guards moved to bind me . I stood in silence , wondering if this was my destiny for the rest of my life . Then I turned to Mearez , cupping her chin . " Lycanna ... she whispered . " I'll be fine , " I said gently . " Tll be back . Okay ? " But she didn't believe me . Her mind was far away , counting the hours , fearing the nights . " Mearez , " I said again , my voice hardening . " She can't get into trouble . " Her eyes sharpened . " Zephyrine ? " I nodded , my jaw set . " Whatever happens , she must not be harmed . She is mine . Only mine . You know that , don't you ? " Lycan " I won't be able to leave this chamber tonight , tomorrow , or the next . Anything can happen in those days . You buy time . When I return , I'll handle it . My voice dropped to a growl . " Do you understand ? " She nodded , but I gripped her tighter , my beasts rising , my gaze pinning her in place . " Say it . " " I do . " I kissed her one last time before stripping off my shirt , exposing the runes etched into my skin . 1 stepped into the center of the chamber . Chains clasped around my ankles , my waist . When they reached for my wrists , the door opened and Serena entered . " Why are you using two chains on his wrists ? " she asked coldly . " Because his beasts are stronger now that he is king , Princess , " a guard answered . " Yes ," she murmured , almost smiling . " Bring it here . I'll handle it ." She tried to clasp the irons herself , but her hands trembled too much . Her frustration flared . " My gods ! Why won't these chains hold ?! " " Serena , " Mearez cut in , hurrying over , " Come here . " She pulled her away while the guards finished their work . " I still don't know why Father would dare marry a forbidden kind , bring forth a child , only to make him suffer like this ." Serena said bitterly , tears streaking her cheeks . Mearez said nothing , just held her , I watched her fight to keep herself together , but when her eyes met mine , seeing me chained , restrained , vulnerable , she lowered her gaze and left. The guards followed . Doors slammed shut , one after another . First Second . Third . Fourth . Fifth . One step remained behind at that point . Chantel . His post was to guard the last door , in case I broke free . Chapter 34 This is me every full moon's eve . Every time the moon goddess blesses the night sky . My first curse is in see the death of anyone who meets my ey My second curse , my two beasts , Lycan and Demon clashing , tearing , destroying everything in reach . Finished All because my father , the Lycan King , broke the laws of gods and mortals alike , fell in forbidden love with the Demon Queen , lore open the portal with the strongest spell ever cast , and stole her away to mate with her . They begot me . A plague . A terrible mistake , A curse . To the world . I am a Lycan . But only a few know the truth . Even when my father named me Lycannar to root me to his identity , it only make tiny difference . 1am Bart Lycan . Part Demon I am the reason the war broke out five years ago . The reason thousands died in the battlefield , among them the last Warlord and his wife , the War General I am Lycannar Blood . The Lycan King . The Demon Prince . Hybrid . Send Gifts Title: Crown of Vengeance In "Crown of Vengeance" by CrushReel, delve into a gripping tale of betrayal and redemption. Unravel the intricate web of deceit as a woman's life is shattered by family secrets and a tragic twist of fate. 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