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 .

he

squeeze , and Id be gone

form

shut in

easily I cowered

skin so close to

, Valeria … why do you fear me so much , yet you dont fear him ? Isnt he a Lycan , too ? I didnt

he talking about Quinn ? Comparing them … it was like comparing the heat of the sun to the frozen peaks of

JEALOUSY Open your eyes

Look at me .

well , why do you always assume the worst of me ? Y Your Majesty- I hate when you

found his masculine

eyes swirled like storm clouds , a beast lurking beneath

thought you wouldnt believe

me of poisoning you

me to

roared suddenly , fury rippling through

… dont tell me you actually believed

to violate you ? To beat you ? Answer me , Valeria ! I swallowed hard , biting my lower lip to keep from answering

knew about the

They knew everything .

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

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

truth will come to

to end your life

right

Possessive .

owned my life or my

he leaned even closer ,

his chest brushing mine , his lips

hair fell to his shoulders , damp from the lake , bis entire aura dark ,

dangerously enticing .

wanted to kill you , I would

touch what I havent even had

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

for me to

even eat during the

when the effects hit me and chain myself

made

had dealt with before

do something like