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.

a wrong step, my nerves, and apparently a sticky substance Id

first thing I could, falling to

and now anotherthing

dark, musky, intoxicating scent assaulted

saw the sight before me, I wished I could die right

my hands was a black towelI assumed it had been around the Kings hipsand I was on my knees, clutching his powerful

was the first thing that crossed my mind in

was only semi-erect…

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

all his glory, his burgundy hair loose and tousled, damp from the shower, and I could swear his gray eyes held

who doesnt deserve your mercy! I threw myself to the ground, pressing my forehead

I had done

the Goddess, I had even

loomed over my trembling

my eyes shut, bracing

Ill leave the castle… please… I dont have the patience to find a new servant

when I

Now get up.

my ear, and I felt him tugging at the towel I still

down my back as my entire

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

not a

room, he added before his bare footsteps

stood on

Valeria, focus, please.» Try the breakfast, he

large chair, observing my every

a small piece from each dish, tasting everything bite by

something is not to your liking, I can ask the kitchen to That wont be

interrupted and then

what he was waiting

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

to taste the food here too! I… Ill get another, Im so sorry You seem to apologize well, he said as he took

it I didnt finish because he wiped it

in the corner,

I occasionally stole

half-naked, wearing just the towel, eating and reviewing some

his aggressive aura filled the entire space, demanding only obedience

was my new

to wonder if Id be better off running far

Thorne was the most dangerous thing I could have crossed

Days passed, and despite my rookie mistakes,

at the castle eitherhe often traveled

seen the

you handle the pressure and

was the only staff member who had

An extroverted, cheerful girl.

thoughId never trust a woman like

at least her