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

to

anyone asks you for anything , you

? I nodded

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

he seemed

I could never tell what was going on in that dangerous mind

when he finally released me , stepping back and storming down

flexing under a navy sleeveless shirt clinging to his

thick muscles of his arms and then

KING << Wait , Your Majesty! Youre taking my basket ! » The kitchen

the day off for the packs

that it mattered

now revolved around serving King Aldric

the dinner trays as usual

tray of dishes when a sharp cry startled me Looking toward the stoves , I spotted a maid bent over , clutching her hand as blood dripped onto

and saw a deep cut on her palm , likely

I said , placing my tray aside and grabbing a white towel to help wrap her injury , Th thank you , she hissed , wincing in

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

, with the staff so short , shed never finish

help you , Fidela , came

other maids had stayed behind on

, I returned to my task , carrying the dinner tray upstairs

as dark and foreboding as always

drawn , it felt more

dishes carefully on the dining table , arranging everything properly

Valeria .

Come here .

voice made my stomach

the one where he took his lovers

ebony door and knocked softly

rarely entered this

didnt like intruding on

massive black canopy bed dominated the room

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