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 part about the maids , I looked

, fear clearly

the housekeepers home , but she wasnt there

claiming to be guards

from the pack

the one who survived confirmed

In the shadows , leaning against a pillar with his arms crossed over his

the orders ? I asked him respectfully , even in the dim light ,

No.

, even under torture , Quinn replied , his gaze shifting toward the

Majesty Aldric had been the one to interrogate him

he didnt break ? Was his accomplice really that important to him ? I turned my head

, Your Majesty?! I dropped my

Maid Valeria came to my house , Your Highness , I had stepped out for a moment

me , the housekeeper defended her side of the story

Fine .

keep this

are the

or Ill drag you both to the dungeons , Aldric declared , pointing at the two maids

immediately collapsed to the floor , sobbing , swearing

no access to His Majestys food , claiming it was only the cook , the housekeeper , and me who

add I already searched their rooms and clothes

was nothing suspicious ,

my belongings

, I added quickly , noticing the hidden suspicion in

sharp voice cut me off completely

the back door of the kitchen opened , and the woman who had ripped the hearts out of those ment

She looked powerful .

kind of wolf she was I had never seen

with respect and then handed a document to

, according to the packs records , that warrior was … the brother of your cook , Quinn stated after reading the report

Bring her here .