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 .

a male before ? he asked suddenly , his voice

I froze .

1 folded the extra clothes , and I fell silent for

to talk about Dorian

… My mind raced

would be

Its fine .

dont have to answer

only hope hes dead

alive and dares to claim you ,

, as

deeply possessive

silence as he grabbed a towel and began drying

But Dorian wouldnt

nothing now

longer beautiful or desirable

the full outfit , I said ,

match perfectly with these boots , Sir

, eager to

are you going ? His voice stopped me cold

stomach twisted as a terrible feeling

something , you finish

I turned back slowly , only to find him standing tall , brushing his damp crimson hair back with his large hands , his muscular arms flexing , every inch

black tattoos stretched over his chest , where pale pink

abs led down toward a thin trail of light hair disappearing

it was his prize , much

forced my legs to move toward

? Because youre the maid of a spoiled Lycan King , thats why *****

, Im

gaze

not , Sir ! I

nod and began

my usual corner , standing silently as he

pouch

( 17.

YOU PLANNING TO POSON ME The soft clinking

Thats your payment .

may leave the castle tonight

in the pack

you want to buy , he said from behind

hesitant to even touch the bag , which

be paid- Why wouldnt you be ?

pay my maids

is your reward

,

twisted painfully in my

was , I did feel like a

never expected him to actually give me

heard his footsteps retreating and

,

very grateful for your generosity , I