The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

His entire demeanor screamed, Im the damn master of everything here, the absolute ruler.

I immediately lowered my head, trembling.

It didnt matter that I lacked an inner she-wolf the power radiating from that man felt like it could suffocate you, crush your soul, and he wasnt even standing that close to me.

He was a Lycan, the superior species of werewolves, the ultimate evolution, and I was almost certain this was the most powerful of them allAldric Thorne, the Lycan King.

Sasha, take out the trash and make sure my next personal maid isnt a scheming whore, or shell lose more than her head, his deep, cold, and intimidating voice echoed, followed by the sound of footsteps retreating.

This is a disaster.

Thats the fifth one in two months.

I dont know what goes through these girls heads.

I warned them, the housekeeper muttered as she approached, pulling a small vial from the dead womans hand.

Another one who tried to drug the King with an aphrodisiac.

Idiot.

Ill call a servant to take her away.

And your first task begins nowclean up this mess.

And so, scrubbing fresh blood off the floor, my work in the Lycan Kings castle began.

The first lesson I learned: never, ever try to mess with that dangerous man, or youll end up headless.

Unfortunately, I soon found myself on the razors edge again.

***** Sasha introduced me to the staff, a group of she-wolves and wolves working in the castle, attending to the Guardians.

They all stared at me as if they were looking at a monster.

I didnt careI just wanted to keep existing and stay invisible.

The Guardiansthats what they called the five Lycans who lived in this ancient, dark castle.

They enforced the laws of our world, or at least those affecting werewolves, maintaining balance with other supernatural creatures.

They delivered justice, protection, and punishmentoften in the most brutal, merciless ways.

Especially the Lycan King.

At least, thats what I had always heard.

I was forbidden from climbing the stairs or wandering beyond the service quarters.

And honestly, I didnt plan to try.

I focused on working and healing with the medicine the housekeeper gave me.

The food here was good too.

Except for the first day, I had gone three days without seeing any of the other Guardians.

Until this morning.

***** Hey, I heard the housekeeper saying she still hasnt found a suitable candidate for the Kings maid.

Maybe shell give us a chance.

I was scrubbing the floor on my knees, listening to the whispers echoing through the castles massive kitchen.

My head stayed down, and my long black bangs nearly covered my eyes, helping to conceal the disfigurement on my face.

My hands kept moving the cloth over the tiles, but ignoring the gossip was impossible.

Suddenly, the room went silent.

Heels echoed from the hallway, and tension filled the air it was the housekeeper.

Stop what youre doing.

you in a line, she

methe lowly cleanerall lined up like prisoners, standing

each trembling figure,

of me, I

She didnt.

was your name again?

I replied

cold finger pressed beneath my chin, forcing

blue eyes met her intimidating green

Good.

Ill try a different

and a sense of dread twisted

eye, I noticed the stares from the other

glares filled with jealousy,

Nothing good.

That much was certain.

Listen carefully, Valeria.

casually, as if it were nothing, walking toward

to cook, iron, organize a mans things, his clothes, and so

the

Its not optional, she cut

it, or you

a floor cleaner

maid for the

I had no

this harsh woman

whyespecially now that she was sending me straight

Im about

wakes up at… He doesnt like… Prefers it this way… And his meals are only prepared

you must taste it before serving

kitchen, the laundry area, practically the

followed, my brain nearly short-circuiting

all

his first

I told you, she said, placing a silver tray full

Valeria… remember, head

Stay invisible.

but a piece of

the scene from your first day

the King, believe me, he was merciful with

me swallow hard as

marching straight to the gallows as I climbed the forbidden stairs, moving through

wooden door with

knock at this

Go straight inside.

So I did.

carefully, I twisted the heavy

I entered the den of the big bad wolf,

the large wooden table at the center, the dim lighting, and

I heard

scent of

bangs, I glanced toward a black door, slightly

moans seeped through,

than one womans

of something hitting a wall

bedI didnt know, and I didnt

most important rule: head

Dont speak.

Dont look.

Dont listen.

on remembering every detail of his preferences, circling the table, that I didnt even notice

dominant voice behind me made

turned, staring down at the gray

my name is

your new maid, I managed

screaming danger, runbut I stood firm as he placed a finger beneath my

expected disgust at my

fierce, intimidating gray eyes studying meso captivating

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