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 .

allowed to touch whats

to me alone

Guardian or anyone asks you for anything , you tell them no

? I nodded , swallowing

me , forcing me to stay on

he seemed

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

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

, his sweat soaked back flexing under a navy sleeveless shirt

lower along the thick muscles of his arms and

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

mentioned getting the day off

mattered to

revolved around serving King Aldric

, I continued preparing the dinner trays

stoves , I spotted a maid bent over , clutching her hand as blood dripped onto

cut on her

on , Ill 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 , wincing in pain as I

meat today ? I glanced at the pile of bloody , half cut meat on the cutting board

so short , shed

you , Fidela , came another voice

other maids had

situation was handled , I returned to my task , carrying the dinner tray upstairs to the

as always ,

, with heavy drapes drawn , it

carefully on the dining table , arranging everything properly when his voice called from beyond

Valeria .

Come here .

, guttural voice made my stomach

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

approached the solid ebony door and knocked softly before

entered this

didnt like intruding on his most personal

bed dominated the

, a black leather sofa beneath the wide window , and a vast wardrobe that Included the Kings private bath Help me choose something