The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 46

VALERIA Yes , yes , of course , Your Majesty .

What an honor to have you in my humble shop , Mrs.

Betty responded nervously , bowing respectfully .

Thank you for your work .

Step out for a moment , Mrs.

Belly Sasha is waiting downstairs to pay , he replied , but his eyes never left mine for a second .

1 took advantage of the seamstress leaving quickly , closing the door behind her , to head over to where my dress was folded and put it back on .

However , I had only reached the edge of the table when I heard hurried footsteps , and I tensed , feeling him press against my bare back .

One hand wrapped around my waist , caressing my stomach while the other slid over the arm I was using to cover my breasts .

Only the thin slip over my hips separated my body from the Kings warmth .

Let me go ! What do you think youre doing ? I struggled slightly , trying to break free from his hold , but his arms closed around me possessively , trapping me between the table and his massive body .

The rapid beating of his heart echoed against my back .

If he werent the cold , indifferent Aldric , Imight have thought he was nervous .

nu skin .

Wait , Valeria .

Just wait a second , please … Just give me a moment , little one , he whispered against my si His red hair fell over my collarbone as he buried his face in the curve of my neck , his towering figure bending over mine , so much smaller in comparison .

What do you need a moment for , Your Majesty ? Do you have an order for me , a task , should I clean your chambers or wash your clothes ? Valeria , stop .

I know I treated you badly … I shouldnt have shouted at you , the things I said- Everything you said was what you truly felt .

You dont need to apologize .

who went through your

same as the other

but I dont think

voice

leaving me

is it so easy for you to walk away from me every time ? His voice was hoarse as he turned me in his arms , pressing me against his chest while I kept my arms crossed over

intoxicating scent that seemed

look at me

warm breath fanning my forehead , but I refused to meet his gaze , clenching my teeth and

Fine .

truth in my eyes , then listen to it from my heart , he whispered ,

of space remained between

THINGS CLEME His fingers tangled gently in my dark hair , his calloused hand pressing me fully against his chest , where his heartbeat

of my past

my mate .

Theyre all dead .

sure youve figured that out by now , he whispered , and I instantly thought of that beautiful woman by his side

I have each time I need to touch those memories

as if theyll turn to ashes beneath my fingers and there will be nothing left of them , just as when I held them alive in my arms , rocked them to

further , as though reliving all those painful memories in his

into my chambers and stole a photograph of Bella to cast some filthy black magic spell on

dead

thought I was dreaming … I nearly gave in to temptation with that maid , but I

more fearful of anyone going near

do that with a picture of your mate ! I would never defile your familys memories that way !

know ,

kind of person , he replied , taking my face in his hands , forcing

know youve also lost loved

scars on your stomach tell

… Im a damn beast whos forgotten how to be gentle … how to show emotions … how

, both of us staring into the depths

the King so vulnerable , so broken ,

, powerful

, so difficult for me to