The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 6

DRESSING THE KING VALERIA 1 : I summon courage from a place I didnt even know existed and turn around , trying to keep the basket from shaking too much in my trembling hands .

S Sir … the towel … I can replace it with a fresh one .

Im sorry for mentioning it , it was just … just a harmless conversation … I had no idea what else to say , my heart pounding wildly as he took a step closer , his shadow enveloping me completely .

He was a giant , dominating every inch of space around me A wall pressed against my back , cutting off any chance of retreat .

Answer my question , Valeria .

Dont try to be clever .

He suddenly snatched the basket from my hands , moving it aside with ease while stepping even closer .

That basket had been my only shield of defense ! Do you prefer being around another Guardian ? Perhaps the handsome Quinn ? You were practically dazzled staring at him .

The danger in his voice was unmistakable .

I didnt understand why he was so angry I hadnt even said anything ! No , Sir .

I … Im honored to be your maid .

I dont even know the other Guardians , I murmured , keeping my gaze fixed on his black leather boots .

The scent of rich , dark wine filled my senses , making me lightheaded .

He was sweaty , his skin glistening as if hed been training too .

Liar , he growled suddenly , his voice low and rough .

I tensed as his fingers gripped my chin , forcing me to raise my head .

My bangs shifted , revealing my scars , and shame twisted in my chest as I met his piercing , steel gray eyes .

Whether you enjoy being my maid or not , since you walked into my quarters , you belong to me .

Dont think for a second you can choose someone else , Valeria , he warned , leaning even closer .

His breath fanned my face , and my gaze helplessly flicked toward his cruel , sensual lips .

is allowed to touch whats

to me alone

Guardian or anyone asks you for anything , you

you understand ? I nodded

forcing me to stay on my toes

a moment , he seemed to be

could never tell what was going

he finally released me , stepping back and storming

sweat soaked back flexing under

the thick muscles of his arms and then I

Your Majesty! Youre taking my basket ! » The kitchen was usually lively , buzzing with servants gossiping , but

Juliette had mentioned getting the day off for the

it mattered to me

entire world now revolved around serving King

continued preparing the

sharp cry startled me Looking toward the stoves , I spotted a maid bent over , clutching

deep cut on her palm , likely from

get a clean cloth right away , I said , placing my tray aside and grabbing a white towel to help wrap her injury , Th thank you , she hissed

am I supposed to finish chopping all this meat today ? I glanced at the pile of bloody , half cut meat on the

, with the staff so short , shed never

help you , Fidela , came another voice from behind

maids had stayed behind on duty

the situation was handled , I returned to my task

room was as dark and foreboding as always

with heavy drapes drawn , it felt more like a prison than living

set the dishes carefully on the dining table , arranging everything properly when his voice called from beyond his bedroom door

Valeria .

Come here .

deep , guttural voice made my stomach

being here his other bed , the one where he took

I approached the solid ebony door and knocked

rarely entered

intruding on his most personal

canopy bed

sat near the center , a black leather sofa beneath the wide window ,