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.

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

thing I could, falling to my

had slipped from my hands, and now anotherthing , thick, brushed against my

intoxicating scent assaulted my

saw the sight before me, I wished I could die right there without needing him to kill

was on my knees,

make you cry» was the first thing that

it was only semi-erect… not even Dorians

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

hair loose and tousled,

doesnt deserve your mercy! I threw myself to the ground, pressing my forehead against the hard surface,

I had

Goddess, I had even stayed there…

loomed

my eyes shut, bracing for the

please… I dont have the patience to find

leave when

Now get up.

and I felt him tugging at the towel I still clutched in

immediately, sweat trailing down my back as my entire

me, it wont be the

not a big

dining room, he added before his

nervously, I stood on

Valeria, focus, please.» Try the breakfast, he ordered, gesturing to the food

dominating the large chair, observing my every

a small piece from each

liking, I can ask the kitchen

he interrupted and

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

you think Im a savage who eats with his hands? What? No, no, Your Maj… Sir… I quickly lifted my gaze and saw

had to taste the food here too! I… Ill get another, Im so sorry

finish because

back, standing in the corner, awaiting

occasionally stole

towel, eating and reviewing some

the Lycan King did, his aggressive aura filled

my

better

was the most dangerous thing I could have

Days passed, and despite my rookie mistakes, I managed to

at the castle eitherhe often traveled between packs

even seen the other Guardians until one

honestly dont know how you handle the pressure and

staff member who had

An extroverted, cheerful girl.

consider her a friend, thoughId never trust a woman

least her chatter kept