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

I could, falling to my knees with

my hands, and now anotherthing

dark, musky, intoxicating scent

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

it had been around the Kings hipsand I was on my knees, clutching his

you cry» was the first thing that crossed my mind in

it was only semi-erect…

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

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

who doesnt deserve your mercy! I threw

had done was

the Goddess, I had even

threatening shadow loomed over my trembling

shut,

leave the castle… please… I dont have the patience to find

when I decide

Now get up.

deep voice rumbled close to my ear, and I felt him tugging

it immediately, sweat trailing down my back as my entire body

wont be the last time you see

not a

the dining room, he added before

nervously, I stood

please.» Try the breakfast, he ordered, gesturing to

large

the fork and cut a small piece from each dish, tasting

is not to your liking, I can ask

he interrupted and then fell

the floor, unsure of what he was

Im a savage who eats with his hands? What? No, no, Your Maj… Sir… I quickly lifted

too! I… Ill get another, Im so sorry You

with it I didnt finish because he wiped it with a napkin and began

back, standing in the corner,

occasionally stole

looked relaxed, half-naked, wearing just the towel, eating

his aggressive aura

my new

Id be better off running far away

Thorne was the most dangerous thing

passed, and despite my rookie mistakes, I

the castle eitherhe often traveled between packs

even seen the other Guardians until one

I honestly dont know how you handle the pressure

staff member

An extroverted, cheerful girl.

consider her a friend, thoughId never trust

least her chatter kept me