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 .

housekeeper … My words crumbled as he leaned closer , and I felt death itself breathing down my neck

, and

even form words anymore

eyes squeezed shut in surrender

I cowered under this

skin so close to mine as he trapped

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

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

KINGS JEALOUSY Open your

Look at me .

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

found his masculine face

like storm clouds

I thought you

of

… that man said you ordered me to be taken from the pack

suddenly , fury rippling

dont tell

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

about

They knew everything .

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

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

truth will come to

end your life , it will

right

Possessive .

life

weight as he leaned

neck tightened just slightly , his chest brushing mine

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

dangerously enticing .

kill you , I would have done it back

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

because the prey I truly wanted to devour left me aching with frustration , A

me to

even eat

to return here when the effects hit me and chain myself

made sense now

had dealt with before , he had every reason to be

would never do something like