The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 12

THE KINGS JEALOUSY VALERIA I trembled as King Aldric appeared through the door , furious completely enraged .

I pulled away from the Lycan who had been tending to me , instinctively curling into the corner of my bed , shivering , clutching the sheets tightly against my chest as they could somehow shield me from his fury .

I was only giving her medicine , sir , the Lycan replied , standing and placing the brew on the bedside table before turning to face him .

You couldve ordered a maid for that .

I dont want you near her , Aldric growled , his voice rough and strange , like when he had been chained .

Fine .

I just wanted to help she was on the verge of death Theres much to discuss about that .

Now leave .

Call the housekeeper .

I want the entire staff gathered in the kitchen , he ordered , and the Guardian left , walking toward the door .

was still obvious he Lycans arent as submissive toward Aldric as the others , but the hierarchy between them was was the King , and he ruled over them all .

At the door , the Guardian turned slightly , glancing back at me .

Our eyes met , his brow furrowed , conflicting emotions on his face .

Anything else youve forgotten , Quinn ? No , sir , he responded and finally exited , closing the door behind him , leaving me alone with the furious beast who turned toward me , approaching the bed step by step .

His anger radiated off him , and I clenched my fists so tightly my knuckles went white .

S Sir ..

I didnt do it , please believe me , I pleaded , lowering my head .

His shadow loomed over me , as if devouring me whole , and the mattress dipped under his weight as he sat on the edge .

The bed was narrow no matter how much I pressed against the wall , his thigh still brushed against my legs .

So , if youre innocent , why did you run ? Were you seeking refuge ? Maybe with another Guardian ? He grabbed my chin , forcing me to look at him .

His steel gray eyes felt like blades slicing through my willpower , radiating danger .

His hand slid from my jaw down to my neck , closing around it , not squeezing but firm enough to terrify me .

… the housekeeper … My words crumbled as he

and Id be gone

even form words

squeezed shut

easily I cowered under

his skin so close

fear me so much , yet you dont fear him ? Isnt he a Lycan , too ? I didnt understand his question at first

like comparing the heat of the sun to the

KINGS JEALOUSY Open

Look at me .

the worst of me ? Y Your Majesty- I hate when you call

I found his masculine

eyes swirled like storm clouds

I thought you wouldnt believe me

accused me of poisoning

said you ordered me to be taken from

he roared suddenly , fury rippling through every

me … dont tell

? Answer me , Valeria ! I swallowed hard ,

about the

They knew everything .

I- And the person who set you up , obviously working with them ! he cut me off ,

heavily , pinching the bridge of his nose as if trying

truth will come

end your life , it will be by my hands ,

right to touch

Possessive .

owned my life or my death

beneath his massive weight as he leaned even closer , completely invading my space

, his chest brushing mine ,

red hair fell to his shoulders , damp from the lake , bis

dangerously enticing .

kill you ,

really think Id send another man to touch what I havent even had yet ? he growled deeply , his voice low and rough

I truly wanted to devour left me aching with frustration , A blush crept over my skin as the memory of our wild

me to

eat during the

to return here when the effects hit me and chain myself up

made sense

with before , he had every reason to be

do