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 closer , and I felt death itself breathing down

, and Id

couldnt even form words

squeezed shut in

cowered under this mans

breath ghosted over my lips , his skin so close to

do you fear me so much , yet you dont fear him ? Isnt

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

Open your

Look at me .

of me ? Y Your Majesty- I

I found his masculine face mere inches from mine

disgust him ? His eyes swirled like storm clouds

thought … I thought you wouldnt believe

me of poisoning you

ordered me to be

?! he roared suddenly , fury

tell

! I swallowed hard , biting my

knew about the

They knew everything .

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

of his nose as if trying

come to

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

has the right

Possessive .

owned my life or my death

creaked beneath his massive weight as he

just slightly , his chest brushing mine , his lips so close they hovered just beyond reach

to his shoulders , damp from the lake ,

dangerously enticing .

to kill you , I would have done it back there

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

hunting just to burn off the venom because the prey I truly wanted to devour left me aching with frustration , A blush crept over my skin as

for me to distrust you at

even eat during

to return here when the effects hit me and chain myself

explanation made sense

maids he had dealt with before ,

never do something