The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 5

Aahh, its horrible, shes deformed! Youre just jealous, thats why you want to keep us away from the King! The Lord has said you must leave now, I repeated impassively, standing at the foot of the bed while they hurled insults at me.

But I felt nothingnot cold, not heat.

I thought about how to get them out since, weakened or not, there were three of them and only one of me.

Just then, loud knocks echoed from the side door leading to the hallway, a door I hadnt even noticed before.

It had to be the person sent to remove them from the castle.

I walked over and opened it, revealing two sturdy servants who entered without a word.

The women began to resist, covering their nakedness, screaming that their bodies were only for the King, threatening that our heads would roll.

I didnt need to be here long to see through their lies.

That man had used them like disposable objects and was now discarding them like trash.

The blonde rushed toward the door leading to the dining hall, but I stepped in front of her, standing firm and blocking her way.

Have some dignity and leave already.

The King has ordered it.

Dont risk dying.

I want him to tell me himself! Last night, he showed me otherwise! Get out of my way! she lunged at me, baring her fangs.

I defended myself, grabbing her arms mid-air as we struggled.

Her long claws scratched me in her fury, and I knew I could control her because, right now, she was weak.

This she-wolf was stronger than mehonestly, anyone was stronger than me.

With the help of the servants, we managed to drag the last crazed woman out of the room.

I shut the door, breathing heavily.

Quite the first day on the job, I muttered in resignation, staring at the disaster I now had to clean.

***** I wiped the sweat from my forehead, taking a moment to catch my breath, surveying the nearly tidy room.

The worst part was the bed.

Even after removing the dirty sheets, I had gone overboard with the water.

So, I thought of pushing the mattress closer to the window to let it air out and catch some sun.

Mmnn, I grunted, yanking at the heavy king-size mattress, my hands trembling.

I doubted I could move it.

I kept struggling when How many centuries does it take you to organize a room? His voice startled meI hadnt heard him enter.

and apparently a sticky substance Id left on the floor caused me to lose my balance

onto the first thing I could, falling

and now anotherthing

dark, musky, intoxicating scent assaulted

opened my eyes again and saw the sight before me, I wished I could die right there

hipsand I was on my knees, clutching his powerful

was the first thing that crossed my mind

to think it was only semi-erect… not even Dorians

I fetch a tape measure so you can size it up too? His cold voice snapped me out of

raised my gaze to see him completely naked, in all his glory, his burgundy hair loose and tousled, damp from the shower,

of this humble servant who doesnt deserve your mercy! I threw myself to the ground, pressing my forehead against

I had done

Goddess, I had even stayed there…

shadow loomed over my trembling

my eyes shut, bracing for the

I beg you… Ill leave the castle… please… I dont have the

when I decide

Now get up.

voice rumbled close to my ear, and I felt him tugging at the towel I still

down my back

going to serve me, it wont be the last

not a

to the dining room, he added before his bare footsteps echoed away from

nervously, I stood on

breakfast, he

dominating the large chair, observing my

small piece from each dish, tasting everything

your liking, I can ask the kitchen to That wont

fine, he interrupted and then

floor, unsure of what he was waiting for,

eats with his hands? What? No, no, Your Maj… Sir… I quickly lifted my gaze

covered the only utensil with saliva! The housekeeper hadnt mentioned I had to taste the food here too! I… Ill get

dirty, I… I ate with it I didnt finish because

standing in the

my bangs, I occasionally stole glances

just the towel, eating and

his aggressive aura filled the

was my

better off running far away

the most dangerous thing I

my rookie mistakes,

at the castle eitherhe often traveled between packs or faced dangerous

seen the other Guardians

I honestly dont know how you handle the pressure

was the only staff member who

An extroverted, cheerful girl.

friend, thoughId

least her chatter kept me