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 .

… My words crumbled as he leaned closer , and

single squeeze , and Id

even form

shut in

I cowered

over my lips , his skin so close to mine as he trapped me in the corner

me so much , yet you dont fear him ? Isnt he a Lycan

like comparing the heat of the sun to

KINGS JEALOUSY Open your

Look at me .

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

wildly as I found his masculine

eyes swirled like storm clouds ,

thought you wouldnt believe

accused me of poisoning

you ordered me to be taken from the

?! he roared suddenly , fury rippling

tell me … dont tell

truly think I would order someone to violate you ? To beat you ? Answer me , Valeria ! I swallowed hard , biting my lower lip to keep from answering because , yes ,

about

They knew everything .

only you and I- And the person who set you up , obviously working with them

exhaled heavily , pinching the bridge of his nose as

will come to light

to end your life , it

right to touch

Possessive .

life

massive weight as he leaned even closer , completely invading my

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

damp from the lake , bis entire aura

dangerously enticing .

to kill you , I would have done it

touch what I havent even had yet ? he growled deeply ,

A blush crept over my skin as the memory of our wild exchange resurfaced when I had almost surrendered to the temptation of this

was logical for me to distrust you

even eat during the celebration

had to return here when the effects hit

made sense

dealt with before , he had every reason to

would never do something like that