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 felt death itself breathing down

, and

form words anymore

squeezed shut in

cowered

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

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

them … it was like comparing the heat of the sun to

KINGS JEALOUSY Open your eyes

Look at me .

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

wildly as I found his masculine face mere

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

… I thought

of poisoning

you ordered me to be taken from the pack and

he roared suddenly , fury rippling through

dont tell me

I swallowed hard , biting my lower lip to keep from answering because , yes , in my

about the

They knew everything .

the person who set you up , obviously working with them ! he cut me

of his nose as if trying

truth will come

I decide to end your life , it will be by my

right to touch

Possessive .

my life

he

on my neck tightened just slightly , his chest brushing mine , his

, damp from the lake , bis

dangerously enticing .

you , I would have done it back

really think Id send another man to touch what I havent even

A blush crept over my skin as the memory of our wild exchange resurfaced

for me to distrust you

didnt even eat during the celebration

here when the effects hit me and chain

explanation made sense

obsessive maids he had dealt with before , he had every

never do something