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 .

… I … the housekeeper … My words crumbled as he leaned closer , and I

single squeeze , and

even form

shut in surrender

hated how easily I cowered under this mans

skin so close to mine as he

do you fear me so much , yet you dont fear him ? Isnt

talking about Quinn ? Comparing them … it was like comparing the heat

Open

Look at me .

always assume the worst of me ? Y Your Majesty- I hate when you call me that , he whispered , and finally

as I found his masculine face mere inches from

scars disgust him ? His eyes swirled like storm clouds , a beast lurking beneath the

thought … I thought

accused me of

said you ordered me to

suddenly ,

… dont tell me you actually

! I swallowed hard , biting my lower lip

knew about the poisoning

They knew everything .

set you up , obviously working with them ! he cut

exhaled heavily , pinching the bridge of his nose as if trying to calm himself

truth will come

one thing very clearly if I decide to end your life ,

one has the right to touch

Possessive .

my life or my

massive weight as he leaned even closer , completely invading

his chest brushing mine , his lips so close they hovered just

the lake , bis

dangerously enticing .

, I would

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

the venom because the prey I truly wanted to devour left me aching with frustration , A blush crept over my skin as the memory of our wild exchange resurfaced when I

logical for me to distrust

even eat during

when the effects hit me and

made

obsessive maids he had dealt with before , he had every reason to be

would never do something like that