The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 8

ALDRIC OUT OF CONTROL VALERIA A strong scent of wine assaulted my senses , making me feel slightly dizzy .

My senses were dulled , and for some reason , my body began to react as if an unbearable heat was consuming me from within .

A heavy steel and wood door blocked my path .

From the other side , I could hear growls and sounds like something or someone scratching the walls or the floor .

Aaggr … Upon recognizing the Kings voice for a brief moment , I finally decided to enter perhaps he was in trouble .

However , I wasnt prepared to find him naked and nearly unconscious , kneeling on the hard stone floor .

His hands were restrained above him by heavy steel rings anchored to the ancient wall , and thick chains held him captive with powerful , rusted shackles around his wrists .

The Kings breathing was labored , as though he were enduring intense pain , and his muscular body was drenched in sweat His red hair hung damply over his face , which was tilted downward , obscuring his features in the dim light .

Sir ! I ran toward him without thinking , scared , foolishly believing someone had captured him .

I didnt fully understand the situation , but it was obvious he wasnt well .

I set the small lantern to the side our only source of light and knelt before the King Your … Your Majesty , how do I free you ? What should I do ? My trembling hands reached for the heavy shackles , trying to pull them open with useless tugs .

They were heavy and clearly forged to contain this powerful man .

The skin on his wrists was raw and bloody .

suddenly ,

closing around my neck , squeezing me almost to the point

Highness … Valeria , I stammered , thinking he didnt recognize me , but as he strangled me with one hand , he lifted his fierce

animal , with massive fangs bared , capable of

, Overwhelming fear gripped me as 1 saw the raw fury in his gaze , completely devoid of

I TRUSTED YOU , AND YOU DRUGGED ME ! His guttural voice roared in my

inches apart , and all I could do was shake my head as my hands

felt

OF CONTROL ONLY A WHAT YOU SERVED ME ! I ONLY EAT FROM YOUR

to respond , and

head as much as I could ,

unbearable , and I

I thought I would die , he suddenly

collapsed onto the cold stone floor , clutching my neck , coughing violently as if my lungs would burst , my throat burning , struggling to

to

here to be killed ! Forcing myself to rise despite the pain , I summoned all my strength , trusting he was still

was terribly wrong

of metal echoed behind me as the lantern fell , the flame extinguishing instantly , plunging us into

they scraped against the

body was pinning me down completely , naked

me ? Its too

? Ill fulfill your desires , he whispered roughly into my ear , his voice dangerous , sharp , as his hands yanked at my long coat

, Your Majesty , its not like that ! … Please … No … I tried to resist , but his rough hands slid my gown up over my hips ,

was happening to me