The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 43

YOU HAVE NO RIGHT VALERIA His cold , menacing aura surrounded me , crushing my will collapsed to my knees on the icy floor as his shadow loomed over me .

I had forgotten how dangerous the King was , and now , perhaps , I would pay for my stupidity .

1 felt him rummaging through the album and then the boxes , probably making sure I hadnt damaged his precious memories .

Suddenly , he came closer , and I lowered my head even further , biting my bottom lip to stop my teeth from chattering He gripped my chin tightly , forcing me to raise my gaze to meet his .

His eyes were nearly red , like his beast , filled with fury and murderous intent .

Never , ever in your life dare to go through my private things again ! Dont you dare take advantage of the trust Ive given you , Valeria ! This place is forbidden to you .

You have no right to touch them ! Is that clear ?! Y yes … yes , sir , I stammered , feeling the pressure on my chin and as if an invisible hand was squeezing my throat .

Get out ! he barked , releasing me roughly .

I stumbled back , trembling as I fled the suffocating room and ran down the corridors toward my small safe space .

I reached my room , slamming the door shut and locking it with shaking hands .

I walked to the bathroom and turned on the faucet , splashing cold water onto my face .

the old mirror on the wall , I saw the tears falling from my

cheeks , digging my fingers into the scarred skin of my

, so horrible ,

family with a woman so scarred , both inside and out ? How could I have been so foolish to confuse things ? When had I started

1 braced myself against the white sink , breathing deeply with my eyes

splashed more cold water on my face , driving away the fear and sadness

duties thats what I was paid for so I went

at me

tub and started scrubbing and soaping , scrubbing harder and harder to forget my miserable

of time , but suddenly , I heard

FIGHT Thats when I noticed the sun setting

had already fallen

all the

Except me .

a single day ?

lowered my gaze and pulled my pale , wrinkled hands from

raw , red knuckles was sharp I had literally

hang the clothes , I replied , staring into the

do that tomorrow

else can

No , please .