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 .

… the housekeeper … My words crumbled as he leaned closer , and I felt

single squeeze , and

couldnt even form

squeezed shut in

cowered under

lips , his skin

Valeria … why do you fear me so much , yet you dont fear him ? Isnt he a Lycan ,

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

KINGS JEALOUSY Open

Look at me .

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

wildly as I found his

him ? His eyes swirled like storm clouds

I thought you wouldnt believe me

accused me of

ordered me to

he roared suddenly , fury rippling through every

tell

order someone to violate you ? To beat you ? Answer me , Valeria ! I swallowed hard , biting my lower lip to keep from answering because , yes , in my

about the

They knew everything .

obviously working with them ! he cut me off , dangerous and sharp

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

will come to

I decide to end

right to touch you

Possessive .

my life or

as he leaned even closer

neck tightened just slightly , his chest brushing mine , his

his shoulders , damp from the lake

dangerously enticing .

, I would have done it

man to touch what I havent even had yet ? he growled deeply

to go hunting just to burn off the venom because the prey I truly wanted to devour left me aching with frustration , A blush

logical for me to

eat during

effects hit me and chain

explanation made

with before , he had every

do