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

, and Id

form words anymore

squeezed shut

cowered

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

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

… it was like comparing the heat of the sun to the frozen peaks of

Open your eyes

Look at me .

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

found his masculine face mere inches from

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

I thought you wouldnt believe me

accused me of poisoning you

you ordered me to be taken

he roared suddenly , fury rippling through every

me … dont tell me you

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

They knew everything .

, obviously working

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

truth will come to light

to understand one thing very clearly if I decide to end your life , it will be by my hands ,

has the right to touch you

Possessive .

life

beneath his massive weight as he leaned

his chest brushing mine

shoulders , damp from the lake , bis entire aura dark , controlling , and somehow

dangerously enticing .

wanted to kill you ,

to touch what I havent even had yet ? he growled deeply , his voice low and

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

for me to distrust you at first

didnt even eat

when the effects hit me and chain

explanation made sense now

obsessive maids he had dealt with before ,

would never do something like