The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 31

VALERIA IS MINE VALERIA I froze at Quinns words .

He kept deciphering the message , but my mind could only think about what the King must have felt when his children were murdered , and he had to take his mates life with his own hands .

I know all too well that soul crushing pain that leaves you wanting nothing but death .

Aldric had it even worse I didnt carry my baby in my womb for long- He held his pups in his hands and loved his woman .

She didnt betray him like I was betrayed .

She didnt deserve to die .

She was his mate , so he had a companion , surely a beautiful female who shared his bed , his dreams , his life .

Someone he truly cherished .

Someone who bore his children .

Why did I feel so bitter inside ? I raised my hand and touched my scars .

I had never cared about them before , but now , comparing myself to a poor deceased woman , all kinds of insecurities tightened around my heart .

« Idiot , how can you even compare yourself to her ? Aldric will never see you that way .

Dont get your hopes up I scolded myself and forced my focus back on the text I had practically memorized by now .

<< Beautiful and mysterious, bold and alive , the most rebellious daughter of her father .

It was so dull just watching the creations from afar .

So vivid , so complex in themselves .

, hated , and lived each day as if

and wishing every night , until one day , she decided to break the rules and come down

below , it described a place

more interested in

the location

where it could be …

got this wrong

;

large lake or something like that , I pointed out , and he

! he exclaimed happily , like a child , and suddenly surprised me by grabbing me around the waist

amazing , Valeria ! Amazing ! Thank you !

reflected on his pale hair ,

when , looking toward the forest , I saw the man who

Aldric was watching

panic , and I

said quickly , and

told me he had also noticed the King

you two havent wasted any time , Aldrics voice came closer as he advanced toward the altar

was my excitement , sir

the message , and BOOM ! דן I barely saw it with my eyes

lunged at Quinn with impossible speed and punched him so hard in the face that

and baring his canines as he approached where the Guardian

you to make use of that junk I didnt burn because of you , not to flirt with my

grabbing Quinn by the shirt

werent flirting

who got too excited and lost

you touching her again ,

remind you in a far less gentle way ! Hearing

then I lowered