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

, and Id be

form words anymore

squeezed shut

I cowered under this mans presence

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

much , yet you dont fear him ? Isnt

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

KINGS JEALOUSY Open

Look at me .

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

wildly as I found his masculine face mere

His eyes swirled like storm clouds , a beast lurking beneath the

thought you

accused me of

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

?! he roared suddenly , fury rippling

tell me … dont tell me you actually believed

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

knew about the poisoning

They knew everything .

obviously working with them ! he cut

his

truth will come to

to end your life , it will be by my hands

has the right

Possessive .

owned my life

his massive weight as he

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

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

dangerously enticing .

to kill you , I would have

I havent even had yet ? he growled deeply

prey I truly wanted to devour left me aching with frustration , A blush crept over my skin as the

to distrust you

didnt even eat during the

had to return here when the effects hit me

explanation made sense

he had dealt with before , he had every reason to be cautious

never do