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 .

No … I … the housekeeper … My words crumbled as he leaned closer ,

, and

couldnt even form words

eyes squeezed shut

hated how easily I cowered under this mans presence

skin

Valeria … why do you fear me so much , yet you dont fear him

Comparing them … it was like comparing the

KINGS JEALOUSY Open

Look at me .

me ? Y Your Majesty- I

as I found his masculine face mere inches from

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

I thought you wouldnt believe

accused me of poisoning you

man said you ordered me to be taken from the

suddenly , fury

tell me

you 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 ,

knew about the

They knew everything .

, obviously working with

the bridge of his nose as if trying

will come to light

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

the right

Possessive .

life

as he leaned even

just slightly , his chest brushing mine

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

dangerously enticing .

to kill you , I would have done

think Id send another man to touch what I havent even had yet ? he growled deeply

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 had almost surrendered to the temptation of this

for me to distrust

didnt even eat during the celebration

here when the effects hit

made

had dealt with before , he

would never do something like