The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 26

SEDUCTION ALDRIC Seeing Valeria so wounded and vulnerable was breaking my heart while , at the same time , a relentless rage grew inside me .

He was fighting to break free to comfort her , to lick her wounds .

I could feel him scratching at my mind , Trying to take over Being so close to losing her only reinforced my fears She could vanish from my world in an instant , never to return .

I scanned the scene the group of warriors , two naked women clinging to each other , trembling in a corner , mutilated slave , and another lying dead .

The one responsible for all this a Beta wolf , also naked , reeking of sex , fear , and rot .

I let out a low warning growl .

P No one moves from here , especially you , boss .

Ive got your scent , and Ill hunt you down like an animal if you dare take a step away .

The Beta nodded immediately , his red eyes wide with fear , trembling .

Not so cocky now .

1 carried Valeria a bit further from the camage .

Her small body felt so fragile , curled against my massive beastly chest , her arms weakly draped around my neck , her face buried against my collarbone .

She couldnt even meet my gaze before when I was human , yet now she clung to the most terrifying version of me , clearly terrified by the situation .

The scent of bitter chocolate intensified , igniting my desire though I didnt understand why .

Why was her skin so hot ? I reached a small stream I had passed earlier , its banks shaded by dense trees .

It was peaceful enough for us to rest a moment .

Valeria , I called gently , crouching to lay her on the soft grass , leaning her carefully against the tree trunk .

Her watery eyes blinked open , staring at me strangely , as though dazed .

I supposed it was natural having the massive head of a Lycan inches from your face wouldnt exactly be comforting Stay here .

Dont move .

back quickly

her , but my claws were too large , and her delicate body already

I stood , she

sir … her voice was hoarse and raw , her brow furrowed in

had to find a way to help her heal but first , there was one

Im close .

you , Valeria

Stay strong .

be right back

, sweat trailing down her face , her

from her , and it was taking everything in me

back to deal with

Id have to hunt him

to die probably thinking he could beg for mercy by mentioning his Alphas

have been

, groveled , but I slit his throat without hesitation just as he deserved , just like that

followed in

their

quietly in a

You .

to the next safe village

with his money

be checking to make sure

finger on them W we wont , Your Majesty ! We wont ! Please

someone to escort

who I was now Beta must

fools to disobey me

your

confirm when you arrive safely

answers while I noted the

headed back to Valera , worry pressing heavily on

into my human form , I rinsed the blood from my body in the stream , then tied some

massive moon overhead bathed the forest in silver , and I silently thanked the Goddess for guiding me to her

had left Valeria by the tree she was gone

No answer