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.

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

first thing I could, falling to my

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

musky, intoxicating scent assaulted

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

I was on my knees, clutching his powerful thighs, with a massive,

the first thing that crossed my mind in my

only semi-erect… not even

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

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

spare the life of this humble servant who doesnt deserve your mercy! I threw myself

I had done was

Goddess, I had even stayed there… staring at

loomed over my

eyes shut, bracing for

the castle… please… I

leave when I decide

Now get up.

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

released it immediately, sweat trailing down my back as

to serve me, it wont be the last time you

not a big

dining room, he added before

nervously, I stood on shaky

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

large chair, observing

a small piece from each dish,

to your liking, I can ask the kitchen

interrupted and then fell

the floor, unsure of what he

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

utensil with saliva! The housekeeper hadnt mentioned I had to taste the food here too! I… Ill get another, Im so sorry You

with it I didnt finish because

in

my bangs, I occasionally stole glances

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

did, his aggressive aura

was my

if Id be better off

dangerous thing I could

despite my rookie mistakes,

present at the castle eitherhe often traveled between packs or faced dangerous

seen the

dont know how you handle the pressure and temptation, said

staff member

An extroverted, cheerful girl.

didnt consider her a friend, thoughId never trust a woman

at least her chatter kept