The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 15

ARRIVING TO THE PACK VALERIA The Kings carriage was spacious and comfortable , lined with soft red and black velvet .

We had left the castle that morning , traveling along winding roads toward a distant pack .

As soon as we emerged from the dark mist surrounding the forest , I tensed slightly , nervously watching out the window .

It was absurd to think they might still be hunting me outside the Golden Moon pack .

Maybe they didnt even realize I was still alive .

His Majesty sat across from me , absorbed in reading several manuscripts , fully focused on his task .

He wasnt a man of many words , and the trip was quickly becoming dull .

At some point , I closed my eyes , but a sudden jolt of the carriage startled me awake .

A comforting warmth was pressed against my side my head resting on a broad , muscular shoulder .

Im so sorry , Your Majesty ! I shot up , stiff as a board , realizing I had been sleeping against the King Wasnt he supposed to be sitting across from me ? Why are you apologizing this time ? For breathing ? Or for drooling on my shirt ? he asked sarcastically , tilting his head to glance down at me .

My eyes immediately searched for any stain on the dark fabric , but it seemed His Highness had also learned how to mess with me .

Go back to sleep , Valeria .

We still have a long way to go , he muttered , his rough hand settling on my hair , gently pushing me back against his shoulder .

The journey continued , mile after mile .

Outside , the temperature was freezing , but nestled between the carriage wall and Aldrics massive body , his protective warmth surrounded me , and I eventually drifted off to sleep again .

When I stirred much later , still half drowsy , I realized the carriage had stopped and I was alone .

echoed from outside

the Kings heavy cloak draped over me , almost covering me

my messy hair before

his deep voice cut into my thoughts ,

Get down .

staying here for the night

own dark cloak , which shielded my face somewhat from

like I was some kind of freak Looking around , I realized we were inside a courtyard

ahead , an old wooden and

me , Valeria

Always .

ordered firmly short , precise commands I obeyed without ARRIVING

the King and the coachman as we left through the gate and rounded the front

sign read above the door

gestured for me to

with tables where people were eating , while the innkeeper stood

, all

with a towering figure

had ever seen King Aldric

of exaggerated rumors about him , but the wolves in the room could

when they were in the presence

but the Guardians and the King werent the only ones

need three adjacent rooms , Aldric demanded in his usual blunt

Your Excellency , but I dont have three

, the thin innkeeper stammered , visibly

pack ? Aldric asked , his brow furrowing

,

wait until tomorrow , perhaps- Im not traveling back to return tomorrow

rooms , Aldric interrupted , his voice