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 mine

to me

asks you for anything , you tell them no

I nodded

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

, he seemed to be analyzing

lingered on my face , and I could never tell what was going on in that dangerous

, stepping back and storming down the corridor

back flexing under a

of his arms and then I noticed something

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

remembered Juliette had mentioned getting the day off for the packs festival

that it mattered to me

revolved around serving King Aldric

the dinner trays as usual

startled me Looking toward the stoves , I spotted a maid bent over , clutching her hand as

on her palm , likely

I said , placing my tray aside and grabbing a white towel to help

chopping all this meat today ? I glanced at the pile of bloody , half

with the staff so short

you , Fidela , came another voice from behind

the other maids had

returned to my task , carrying the dinner tray upstairs to

dark and foreboding as always , like the lair of

, it

the dining table , arranging everything properly

Valeria .

Come here .

deep , guttural voice made my

being here his other bed , the one where he took

approached the solid ebony door and knocked softly before

rarely entered

on his most personal

bed

writing desk sat near the center , a black leather sofa beneath the wide window , and a vast wardrobe that