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

to touch her cheek , to reassure her , but my claws were too large , and her delicate body already

she suddenly

voice was hoarse and raw , her brow furrowed

had to find a way to help her

Im close .

can smell you

Stay strong .

right back

down her face

pouring from her , and it was taking everything in me to

back to deal

run , thinking Id have to hunt him down

no , he stayed to die probably thinking he could beg for

have been more wrong

just as he deserved , just like that

in the clearing

their

quietly in a

You .

women to the next safe

everything with his money

checking to make sure youve done it

if you lay a finger on them W we wont , Your Majesty ! We wont ! Please , forgive us ! We were just following orders

needed someone to escort the

was now Beta must have

fools to

me your pack

confirm when you arrive

their answers while I noted the information

moment , I turned and headed back to Valera , worry

, I rinsed the blood from my body in

in silver , and I silently thanked the Goddess for guiding me

returned to where I had left

? No