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 of choking

thinking he didnt recognize me

, like those of a wild animal , with

fury in his gaze , completely devoid

, VALERIA ? !! YOU DRUGGED ME ! I TRUSTED YOU , AND YOU DRUGGED ME ! His guttural voice roared

all I could do was shake my head as my

I felt I

I didnt … DE ALDRIC OUT OF CONTROL ONLY A WHAT YOU SERVED ME ! I ONLY EAT FROM YOUR HAND ! His hot breath hit

didnt know how to respond , and tears began to stream down my face

head as much as I could , panicked

on my neck was unbearable , and I was

would die , he suddenly released me

stone floor , clutching my neck , coughing violently as if my lungs would burst , my throat burning , struggling to catch my breath

had to escape

what was happening , but I wouldnt stay here to be killed ! Forcing myself to rise despite the pain , I summoned all my strength , trusting he was still chained

I was terribly wrong

the flame extinguishing instantly , plunging us into darkness where the beast lurked and then it pounced on

as they scraped against the wall and stretched violently

body was pinning me down completely

escape from me ? Its too late now

? Ill fulfill your desires , he whispered roughly into my ear , his voice dangerous

I tried to resist , but his rough hands

happening to me I felt