The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 7

ARE YOU PLANNING TO POISON ME ? VALERIA With that pressure weighing on my shoulders and trying not to focus on the fact that he was only wearing boxers , I began testing the clothing options I had selected .

Hmm , too plain … The gray matches his eyes , but not the pants … This detail doesnt work ..

I was so absorbed in holding the garments against him , measuring and matching , that I hadnt realized I was voicing my thoughts out loud .

This one looks too short … Would this belt fit you ? I asked , suddenly raising my head and immediately realizing how close we were .

I was practically pressed against the King .

A drop of water from his damp hair fell onto my lips , and the way this Lycan was staring at me made my heart race .

uncontroHably .

Everything about this screamed danger .

What exactly am I doing ? I I apologi- Try it on me .

Lets see how it fits , he cut me off , spreading his arms wide .

The gesture was clear : Come and test it yourself .

Swallowing hard , I stepped closer , gripping the leather belt tightly as I wrapped it around his waist .

It was impossible not to brush against his bare skin .

The tip of my nose barely grazed his solid chest , from which that intoxicating wine scent radiated so strongly .

As my fingers worked to adjust the belt , I could have sworn heard a low growl rumbling above my head .

I could feel him inhaling my scent or maybe it was just my paranoia acting up .

I gulped nervously , struggling to focus on the task while he remained perfectly still , offering no assistance whatsoever .

It … It seems to fit , I murmured , my voice shaky .

You need to fasten the buckle to be sure , he challenged , his voice even lower .

Hes not even wearing pants , why am I fastening the buckle ?! But I kept my frustrations to myself and forced my trembling hands to finish the task , securing the belt around his waist .

Which was nearly impossible , considering the hard , unmistakable outline beneath his boxers was far too prominent and far too close for me to ignore .

That rich scent of wine was making me lightheaded .

Yes , this one … this one is definitely the right choice , I declared , exhaling a shaky breath of relief .

Do you like this outfit , Sir ? I stepped back immediately , retreating to safer ground .

1/4 ARE YOU PLANNING TOPO SON MET * RE BONUS .

If you like it , then its fine .

I hate those formal robes .

The more comfortable the clothes , the better , he replied , and I nodded , realizing I had chosen correctly .

He was clearly a man of action , not decoration .

… Have you ever been mated to a male before ? he asked

I froze .

back was turned to him as 1 folded the extra clothes , and I fell silent for

want to talk about Dorian

… My mind

would be dangerous

Its fine .

have to answer

hope

to claim you , hell wish

it , so cold and possessive , as if I belonged to him it made my skin

possessive of his

grabbed a

wouldnt come

was nothing now a scarred , broken woman

beautiful or

, I said

match perfectly with these boots , Sir

was ready to leave , eager to escape

going ? His voice stopped

twisted as a terrible feeling settled in

start something , you

tall , brushing his damp crimson hair back with his large hands , his muscular arms flexing , every inch of him

over his chest , where pale pink nipples stood out against the Ink

lower still , his sculpted abs led down toward a thin trail of light hair disappearing beneath

his prize

I forced my legs to move toward him

one doing this ? Because youre the maid of a spoiled Lycan King , thats

, Im

me ? he suddenly questioned , his sharp gaze piercing me as he sat at the table , ready

, of course not , Sir ! I stammered

nod and began

my usual corner , standing silently as he finished his meal and returned

was busy collecting the dishes when a heavy leather pouch hit the table beside

( 17.

YOU PLANNING TO POSON ME The soft clinking of gold coins echoed

Thats your payment .

the

a festival in the pack

something you want to buy , he said from behind me

hesitant to even touch the bag ,

paid- Why wouldnt you be ? Youre not a

pay

your reward

you need more , you ask me directly , he stated , his tone blunt but

in

I did feel

actually give me money , let alone this much

his footsteps retreating and

you , Your Majesty

grateful for your generosity ,