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 I felt death itself breathing down my

and Id be

form words anymore

shut in

how easily I cowered under

His warm breath ghosted over my lips , his skin so close to mine as he trapped me

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

? Comparing them … it was like comparing the heat of the

KINGS JEALOUSY Open

Look at me .

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

as I found his masculine face mere inches from

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

thought … I thought you wouldnt

of poisoning

me to be taken from the pack

?! he roared suddenly , fury rippling through

… dont tell me you actually

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 , in my desperation , I had believed it

knew about the poisoning

They knew everything .

And the person who set you up , obviously working with them ! he cut me off , dangerous and sharp

his nose as if trying to

will come to light

clearly if I decide to end your life , it will be by my hands , no one

the right to

Possessive .

owned my life

massive weight as he leaned even closer ,

brushing mine

his shoulders , damp from the

dangerously enticing .

wanted to kill you , I would have done it back there

I havent even had yet ? he

venom because the prey I truly wanted to devour left me aching with frustration , A blush crept over my skin

logical for me to distrust you at

eat during

return here when the effects hit me and chain

made sense

dealt with before ,

would never do something like