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

single squeeze , and Id

even form words

squeezed shut in surrender

cowered under

breath ghosted over my lips , his skin

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

? Comparing them … it was like comparing

KINGS JEALOUSY Open

Look at me .

of me ? Y Your Majesty- I hate when you call me that , he whispered , and finally

his masculine face mere

him ? His eyes swirled like storm clouds , a

thought … I thought

of poisoning

dungeon … that man said you ordered me

suddenly , fury rippling through every

dont tell me you actually believed

me , Valeria ! I swallowed hard , biting my lower lip to keep from answering because ,

knew about

They knew everything .

, obviously working with them

heavily , pinching the bridge of his nose as if trying to

will come

understand one thing very clearly if I decide to end your

right to touch

Possessive .

my life or my

massive weight as he leaned even closer , completely

chest brushing mine , his lips so close they hovered

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

dangerously enticing .

to kill you , I would have

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

off the 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

to distrust you at

even eat during the celebration

the effects hit me and chain myself up

made sense

with before , he had every

would never do something like that