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

could, falling to my knees with my

my hands, and now anotherthing , thick, brushed

dark, musky, intoxicating scent assaulted my

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

around the Kings hipsand I was on my knees, clutching

you cry» was the first thing that crossed

it was only semi-erect… not even Dorians

tape measure so you can size it up

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

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

I had

the Goddess, I had even stayed there…

threatening shadow loomed over my trembling

shut, bracing for

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

when I

Now get up.

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

immediately, sweat trailing down my back as my entire body

me, it wont be the

not a

added before his bare footsteps echoed away from the

stood on

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

the large chair, observing my

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

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

fine, he interrupted and

he was waiting for, frantically reviewing

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

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

ate with it I didnt finish because he wiped

stepped back, standing in the corner, awaiting his

occasionally stole glances

just the towel, eating and reviewing

Lycan King did, his aggressive aura filled

my new

to wonder if Id be better off running far away

dangerous thing I could

Days passed, and despite my rookie mistakes, I managed

Lord wasnt constantly present at the castle eitherhe often traveled

the other Guardians until one

honestly dont know how you handle the pressure and

the only staff member

An extroverted, cheerful girl.

thoughId never trust a woman

her chatter kept me