My heart pounded against my ribs and my breaths became increasingly labored as I walked along the path; concealed by the shadows. There was an order forbidding me from entering the Lycan Palace. If I was caught, I would surely be punished.
My steps faltered, seeing the guards stroll the doorway, with steady, alert steps. My gaze wandered over the palace slowly. There were at least a hundred of them, visible at different locations. God knows how many were hidden. Why was it guarded so heavily tonight?
My eyebrows furrowed. It was impossible to get inside without getting caught. But, I had to try. I threw a few stones in two different directions to draw the attention of the guards. The moment they moved away from the doorway, I made a bolt for the door.
Unfortunately, there was a third gu
