The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 45

CLOTHES FOR MY DEAR MAIDEN VALERIA She looked at me a bit surprised at first , but then quickly masked it as best she could and went back to her work .

I guess my scars were enough to stun anyone .

Clothing hung everywhere , and sewing accessories filled the display case along the back wall .

I loved sewing and embroidery .

In my free time , I had practiced a lot and was the one who always mended Dorians clothes Valeria , come with me to choose His Majestys suits , the housekeeper ordered , and I followed her deeper into the shop .

We spent quite some time selecting fabrics and pre made outfits , handkerchiefs , accessories everything And practically every decision ended up relying on my taste .

It seemed the King wanted to dress elegantly for the visit to the Silver Lake pack .

I think this will be enough , I said to the housekeeper , who nodded in agreement .

Just then , the shops owner , Mrs.

Betty , entered .

The new fabrics have arrived ! Everythings ready ! she announced enthusiastically , and for some reason , she looked at me with a strange sparkle in her eyes that sent a bad feeling through me .

Valeria , while I oversee the packing of His Majestys garments , go with Mrs.

Betty to get measured and have some dresses made for you , she stated bluntly .

least three

fabrics , full sets , undergarments ,

expense , and make sure the colors match His

to give the shopkeeper instructions , and now I understood why her eyes were sparkling so much she was probably calculating all the

any doubts or

just following orders

as her master , she left me mid sentence , while a very

Undress , dear .

those lovely curves of yours Dont worry , youre in good hands , she reassured me , but I couldnt relax when I had no

but to undress , remaining only

talking and talking like a parrot , measuring every inch of me while chattering about trends and occasionally asking me to pick something I nodded and answered when required , though in reality , I wasnt

racing with

shouted toward the door behind me , and through the full length mirror in front of me , I saw a clumsy blonde girl enter

you this morning to bring out the newest collection ! she scolded after checking the boxs DEAR

, sweating nervously , rushed

Mrs.

how hard it was to find good , skilled girls

couldnt hold back the words lodged in my throat

Mrs.

… hiring staff ? … I have experience in sewing

can put me on trial, I said timidly ,

… she stopped herself , and