The Lycan's Forbidden Mate novel Chapter 226

226 That name…

Ophelia cocked her head, her eyes taking on their golden reptilian form. “We are fully conscious of that. Regarding Nikolai. Not you.”

Danil laughed, shook his head, and stood up. “Look. Upon my rebirth, I had no grand plans. All I wanted to do was observe and protect the supreme master. You are his wife but I will not allow you to do anything against his

wishes.”

“Unfortunately for you, your opinion is irrelevant. You rescued me from that evil spirit, but that does not give you the authority to restrict my freedom of choice.” Ophelia said sternly, her eyes becoming dangerously sharp.

Danil’s smile faded. “Why are you speaking to me in such a hurtful tone?” Then his smile returned. “You want the blood pearl, don’t you?”

“First you mentioned the moonstone, now you are talking about the blood pearl.” Esmeralda frowned deeply and walked towards him, her bow appearing in her grasp. “What exactly do you want?”

Danil sat back on the bed, placing one leg on top of the other. “To be honest, I will go to any length to protect Nikolai. He wishes to return to his former self, a bloodthirsty blood moon god, but Tiana’s control over the blood pearl will render him mindless, with only raw desires fueled primarily by hatred.”

“Which means Celestia is basically doomed.” Sasha scoffed, crossing her arms over her chest, “We are already aware of this. Can you please leave?”

Danil sighed, lowering his head. “The blood pearl can not be destroyed.”

Ophelia stiffened at his words, her eyes widening in shock. “What?”

“Even if you locate Tiana, the blood pearl cannot be destroyed. Regardless,

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the prophecy will be fulfilled. He is the child of Doom.” He responded, looking up at Esmeralda, who was visibly worried

“No. No.” Sasha shook her head, pacing around the room in panic. Her body trembled, her breathing laborious. “I will figure out a way. I must figure out a way. All we have to do is find…”

“Of course, we will.” Ophelia quickly intervened, rushing to her side and holding her close. “We certainly will. But you have to be calm.”

Danil’s lips quirked up. “It is unrealistic to expect her to settle down when her mate is not with her.” He stood up, smiling teasingly.

Sasha shot him a death glare. “Keep your mouth shut!”

“Oops!” He laughed, raising his hands like a captured criminal, and then turned his gaze to Esmeralda, who was now frowning at him. “Do you still want the moonstone, little fairy? Your instincts about its ability to stabilize the blood moon are correct, so I will assist you.”

Esmeralda’s eyes widened. “Where is it, then?”

Danil smiled. “Are you not going to get into my bed? I do not do these things

for free.”

Esmeralda’s frown returned. “You..”

“Please leave. I do not want to do anything that I might come to regret.” Ophelia was fed up with Danil’s words and presence. She had the impression that he was here to distract her and catch her off guard.

Danil laughed, his eyes flashing darkly. “What a killjoy you are, Luna.” Then he sighed, shoving his hands into his coat’s pocket. “The Moonstone is in the hands of Fireria’s famous general. Dominik Smirnov.”

Ophelia was stunned, her eyes widening. “That name…”

“Isn’t he the same dragon that attacked us in Sidus?” Esmeralda gasped and

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looked at Ophelia.

“Yes. But how on earth is he able to have the moonstone in the first place?” Ophelia slowly let go of Sasha, who was completely lost.

“Have you really met him before?” Danil was completely taken aback, and the women were drawn to his expression.

“Is there anyone else aware of this?” Ophelia asked urgently.

“Not at all. Just Valerian and Viktor.” He answered, blinking slowly to hide

his visible shock.

“I am not sure whether that is a useful response.” Sasha let out a sigh and eased her back against the wall. “As it happens, Ophelia, Dominik Smirnov did visit the castle a few days ago when you were in Fireria. He said he wanted to bring you back to Celestia.”

Ophelia’s eyes narrowed. “Esteban.”

“Considering that Esteban already had you in custody, why would he send Dominik to bring you back?” Esmeralda had to ask. “It does not fit right.”

“Something is clearly wrong here. Why would a red dragon be associated with the moonstone? There is no power for him…” Ophelia paused, her eyes, widening slightly at the realization. “What if he is not the one using it?”

Danil nodded, obviously impressed. “True.”

The ladies all stared at him, making him choke on his breath.

“Is there a problem?” He asked, blinking rapidly.

Ophelia heaved a breath. “We are not going to question how you found out about this. Our only request is that you leave.”

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