The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 13

MY MAID IS NOT GUILTY VALERIA He simply carried me princess style from the bed , and no matter how much I told him I could walk on my own , it went in one ear and out the other .

Hold on tight , he ordered when I didnt know how to position myself against his solid chest .

Hesitantly , I raised my hands and wrapped them behind his strong neck .

Closer .

Am I that unpleasant to you ? He shot me a cold glare that could kill , and I shook my head frantically , like a doll with a loose spring My fingers laced behind his neck .

His powerful heartbeat echoed against my side , and I fought the urge to let my eyes wander over his masculine features .

That fiery red hair swirled and danced with his every step through the castle corridors and down the stairs , as if he carried no weight at all .

His skin felt so warm , and that intoxicating scent lingering hear my nose teased my senses .

Had he already controlled his rut ? Or would I soon have to drag more of his lovers out of the castle by their hair ? Dont be afraid , he said suddenly .

Point to whoever you think is guilty , Valeria .

We had stopped before the massive kitchen doors .

Fine … And you … what will you do to that person ? Ill kill them , of course , he replied without further explanation , kicking the door open as he stormed into the room where the entire staff was trembling , waiting The scent of fear filled the air , and tonight , more blood would be spilled .

Your Majesty , Ive gathered the entire kitchen staff as you ordered , the housekeeper immediately announced , approaching us .

She looked at me strangely , just like everyone else .

And honestly , I was embarrassed to still be in the Kings arms .

He walked to the side and set me down on a chair , grabbing another one to sit beside me , exuding such a deadly aura that even I felt its weight pressing down on me .

Now , Valeria .

Tell me every detail of what happened when you came for my dinner , he commanded , and I didnt hesitate to recount everything from the beginning .

the maids , I

lowered , fear clearly clutching

, I went to the housekeepers home , but

men claiming to be guards captured

, they were low ranking warriors from the

one who survived confirmed

the

Sir , did he say who gave the orders ? I asked him respectfully , even in the dim light , his golden eyes were sharp

No.

, even under torture , Quinn replied

assumed His Majesty Aldric had been the one to interrogate him

him ? I turned my head slightly toward the King , only to freeze

now , Your Majesty?! I dropped my head immediately

my house , Your Highness , I had stepped out for a moment

, the housekeeper defended her side of

Fine .

this

two are the

speak now , or Ill drag you both to the dungeons , Aldric declared , pointing at the

floor , sobbing , swearing and pleading their innocence

access to His Majestys food , claiming it was only the

may add I already searched

was nothing suspicious , the housekeeper interjected

my belongings too

innocence , I added quickly ,

Aldrics sharp voice cut me

and the woman who had ripped the hearts out of those ment

She looked powerful .

was I had never seen

greeted the King with respect and then handed a document to Guardian Quinn

… the brother of your

Bring her here .