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 .

one is allowed to

to

Guardian or anyone asks you for anything ,

I nodded ,

to stay

seemed to be analyzing

sharp eyes lingered on my face , and I could never tell

released me , stepping back and storming down the corridor like a wild beast

back flexing under a navy

trailed lower along the thick muscles of his arms and then I noticed something

kitchen was usually lively , buzzing with servants gossiping ,

remembered Juliette had mentioned getting the day off for the

mattered to me

entire world now revolved around serving King Aldric

continued preparing the dinner trays as

startled me Looking toward the stoves , I spotted a maid

and saw a deep cut on her palm , likely

cloth right away , I said , placing my tray aside and grabbing a white towel to help wrap her injury

… how am I supposed to finish chopping all this meat today ? I glanced

so short , shed never finish

help you , Fidela , came another

of the other maids had stayed behind on duty

task , carrying the dinner

was as dark and foreboding as always , like the

, with heavy drapes drawn , it felt more like a prison than

, arranging everything properly when his voice

Valeria .

Come here .

voice made my stomach

his other bed , the one where he took his lovers , wasnt his private

the solid ebony door and knocked softly before

entered

like intruding on his most personal quarters

canopy bed dominated the

a black leather sofa beneath the wide window , and a vast wardrobe that