The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 14

GET IT NOW 14 IDONT WANT TO MISS YOU I DONT WANT TO MISS YOU VALERIA I couldnt even catch the scent he mentioned but of course , he was a far superior species .

How clever ….

Valeria tasted the food that wasnt poisoned , but when she covered it with the tray , that blue powder fell onto the food , the housekeeper summarized exactly what we were all thinking .

Maybe it activates with heat and blends with the foods aroma , making it impossible for His Majesty to detect .

Suddenly , loud commotion echoed from the back door , and the cook burst into the room , sobbing uncontrollably .

A massive man nearly dragged her in by the arm , shoving her to her knees on the cold tile .

I was a bit startled by his sheer size the tension in his bulging muscles made his arms look even bigger than Aldrics A dark beard , sharp electric blue eyes , and the fact that he was bald only made this Lycan appear even more savage .

I was certain … he was one of the Guardians .

Your Majesty , Ive been your cook for years ! How can you believe the accusations of this whore who only wants to get into your be- SHUT UP ! Aldric roared , and I could swear the entire castle trembled .

He stormed toward the woman like a furious wolf , grabbing her hair and dragging her outside , The fact that youve gotten away with this for years is what angers me most ! How many maids have you done this to ? Do you think playing with innocent lives is a joke ?! The growls , the womans desperate cries they echoed from outside the castle , growing fainter and fainter .

No one dared to speak .

No one moved .

The two suspected maids sobbed quietly , clinging to each other .

I jumped , startled , when the heavy silence was suddenly shattered by a chilling , high pitched scream womans scream cutting through the stormy night .

I felt eyes on me and turned toward the dark corner where Guardian Quinn still stood .

He was watching me closely .

a I hadnt had the chance to thank him yet for saving me from almost being violated , from the fall down the ravine , and for helping find the evidence .

The firm footsteps of the King echoed again , returning Everyone out .

The servants too ! he ordered , pointing toward the exit .

The scent of fresh blood clung to him .

Look carefully at what happens to traitors ! In your fucking lives , dont you ever dare mess with my maid again or the punishment you face will be far worse ! froze when he mentioned me .

Honestly .

I felt grateful deep down .

I DONT WANT TO MISS YOU King Aldric didnt need to pretend in front of me , nor deceive me like Dorian who had lied right to my face for his own gain .

of staff toward the door , already imagining the horrible sight

with me ! I raised my head at his

He had already disappeared through the same door , taking the giant Lycan with

thought but dared not

you , Housekeeper, I said softly to

Dont thank me .

lucky this

I think youve realized by now … you always need to stay on guard around the King

sorry that happened near my home

were being watched

the thought of the cooks seemingly kind face and that someone had been stalking me in the shadows while I left

She was right .

shoulders

through the hallway back toward my room , but as I turned a corner , I caught sight

, I dared to call

stopped , turning to face

much for your help

when you did … those men … well , you saw what happened , I

the fall … I

, my dark hair falling over my

Its fi fine .

dont need to be so formal

up , he said gently

only did what was

I didnt believe you in the

, no you dont have to

my humble help in the future , you can ask , I offered ,

from someone like me ? Do you know how to sew ? he suddenly asked ,

Yes , I replied , confused

I might bother you

, but theyre torn , and I

I couldnt help but smile back like

MISS YOU Of course , you can count on me

Good , Valeria .

bring them to you later

His Majestys , I added quickly , a bit scared

man found out I was handling another Guardians clothes , he might strangle me with

replied , pressing a

stayed there for a moment , watching him go , feeling strangely

, the difference

ferocious

something behind me made the hair on my neck stand on