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

answer to

or anyone asks you for anything , you tell them no

you understand ? I nodded , swallowing hard

was so close , overwhelming me , forcing me to stay on my toes just to hold his gaze

moment , he seemed

I could never tell what was going on

broke when he finally released me , stepping back and storming down

stared after him , his sweat soaked back flexing under a navy

gaze trailed lower along the thick muscles of his arms

The kitchen

had mentioned getting the day off for the packs

mattered to me

now revolved

continued preparing the dinner trays as

the stoves , I spotted a maid bent over , clutching

a deep cut on her palm

white towel to help wrap her injury , Th thank you , she hissed , wincing in pain as I pressed the cloth

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

so short

, Fidela , came another voice from

other maids had stayed behind on duty

the situation was handled , I returned to my task ,

was as dark and foreboding as always , like

shadowed , with heavy drapes drawn , it felt more like

, arranging everything properly

Valeria .

Come here .

deep , guttural voice made my stomach twist

since being here his other bed , the one where he took his lovers ,

I approached the solid ebony door and knocked

entered this space

didnt like intruding on his most personal

bed

window , and a vast wardrobe that Included the Kings private bath Help me choose something