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.

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

I could, falling to my

my hands, and now anotherthing

intoxicating scent assaulted

the sight before me, I wished I could die right

been around the Kings hipsand I was on my knees, clutching his powerful thighs, with a

was the first thing that crossed my mind in

was only semi-erect… not even Dorians compared in

fetch a tape measure so you can size it up too?

completely naked, in all his glory, his burgundy hair loose and tousled, damp from the shower, and I

Im so sorry! Please, spare the life of this humble servant who doesnt deserve your mercy! I threw myself to the ground,

had done

even stayed there…

loomed

eyes shut,

beg you… Ill leave the castle… please… I dont have the patience to find a

leave when I

Now get up.

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

released it immediately, sweat trailing down my back as

youre going to serve me, it wont be the last time you see

not a

the dining room, he added before

nervously, I stood on shaky

the breakfast, he ordered, gesturing to the

sat, dominating the large chair, observing my every

a small piece from each dish, tasting

to your liking, I can ask the kitchen

he interrupted and then

on the floor, unsure of what he was waiting for, frantically reviewing every rule

Maj… Sir… I

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

with it I didnt finish because

back, standing in the corner,

bangs, I occasionally stole

half-naked, wearing just the towel, eating

did, his aggressive aura filled the entire space, demanding only obedience

my

to wonder if Id be better off running far away

Thorne was the most dangerous thing I could

and despite my rookie mistakes, I managed to

the castle eitherhe often traveled between packs or faced dangerous

seen the other Guardians until one

dont know how you handle the pressure and

the only staff

An extroverted, cheerful girl.

her a friend, thoughId

at least her chatter kept me