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

to touch her cheek , to reassure her , but my claws were too large

I stood , she suddenly

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

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

Im close .

you ,

Stay strong .

right

trailing down her face , her breath ragged

pouring from her , and it was taking everything

to deal

have to hunt him down

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

couldnt have been

slit his throat without hesitation just as he deserved , just like that poor

followed in the clearing

their heads

sobbed quietly in a corner

You .

to the next safe

with his money

checking to make sure

wont , Your Majesty ! We wont ! Please , forgive us ! We

escort the

now Beta must have told

to

me your pack names

confirm when you arrive

their answers while

I turned and headed back to

I rinsed the blood from my body in the stream , then tied some vines around my

the forest in silver , and I silently thanked the Goddess for

where I had left Valeria by the

? No answer