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 .

be back quickly

touch her cheek , to reassure her , but my

stood , she suddenly

… her voice was hoarse and raw

to be suffering , SEDUCTION I had to find a way to help her heal but first ,

Im close .

can smell you

Stay strong .

right back

nodded weakly , sweat trailing down her face ,

scent was pouring from her , and it was

to deal with that bastard

run , thinking Id have to

thinking he could beg for mercy by mentioning his Alphas

couldnt have been more wrong

just as he deserved

followed in the

kept their heads

sobbed quietly in a corner

You .

these women to the next safe

with

be checking to make sure youve done it

wont , Your Majesty ! We wont ! Please , forgive us ! We were just following orders !

escort the women

was now

to disobey me

me your pack

when you

while I

for the moment , I turned and headed back to Valera , worry

body in the stream , then tied some vines around my waist

, and I silently thanked the Goddess for guiding me to

had left

? No answer