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.

but a wrong step, my nerves, and apparently a sticky substance Id left on

onto the first thing I could, falling to my knees with my eyes

now

musky, intoxicating scent assaulted

my eyes again and saw the sight before me, I wished

around the Kings hipsand I was on my knees, clutching

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

it was only semi-erect…

up too?

all his glory, his burgundy hair loose and tousled, damp from the shower, and

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

had

the Goddess, I had even stayed there… staring at

threatening shadow loomed over my

eyes shut, bracing

Ill leave the castle… please… I

leave when

Now get up.

and I felt him tugging

down my

it wont be the

a big

added before his

I stood on shaky

he ordered,

sat, dominating the large chair, observing my

small

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

interrupted

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

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

the food here too! I… Ill get another, Im so sorry You seem

finish because

back, standing in the

bangs, I occasionally stole glances at

towel, eating

did, his aggressive aura

my new

to wonder if Id be better off running far

dangerous thing

passed, and despite my rookie mistakes, I

present at the castle eitherhe

even seen the

how you handle the pressure

the only staff member who

An extroverted, cheerful girl.

thoughId never trust a woman like

at least her chatter kept me