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

answer to me

asks you for anything

? I nodded , swallowing hard

overwhelming me , forcing me to stay

seemed to be analyzing something

on my face , and I could never tell what was going on

me , stepping back and storming

flexing under a navy sleeveless shirt clinging to

along the thick muscles of his arms and

taking my basket ! » The kitchen was usually lively , buzzing

remembered Juliette had mentioned getting the day off for the

it mattered to me

entire world now revolved around serving King Aldric

I continued preparing the dinner trays as

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

over and saw a deep cut on her palm

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

meat today ? I glanced at the pile of bloody

short ,

Fidela ,

had stayed behind on

returned to my task , carrying the dinner tray upstairs to

always , like the lair of a

shadowed , with heavy drapes drawn , it felt more

on the dining table , arranging everything properly when his voice

Valeria .

Come here .

deep , guttural voice made

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

door and knocked softly before stepping inside

entered this space

didnt like intruding on his most

black canopy bed dominated the room

black leather sofa beneath the wide window , and a vast