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 .

went through your

did the same as the other maids I abused

I

voice was

leaving me

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

seemed to surround and tempt me , urging me to lower my guard again

look at

his warm breath fanning my forehead , but I refused

Fine .

truth in my eyes , then listen

space remained

MAKE THINGS CLEME His fingers tangled gently in my dark hair , his calloused hand pressing me

the last memories of my past

my mate .

Theyre all dead .

figured that out by now , he whispered , and I instantly thought of that beautiful woman by his side and the two red haired

courage I have each

nothing left of them , just as when I held them alive in my arms ,

his hold on me further , as though reliving all those painful memories

stole a photograph of Bella to cast some filthy black magic

, my dead

in to temptation

more fearful of anyone going near that space

that way ! I raised my head in defense , hurt that he

know , Valeria

not that kind of person , he replied , taking my face in his hands , forcing me face his

know youve also lost loved ones

your stomach tell me a

a damn beast whos forgotten how to be

of us staring into the depths of each

the King so vulnerable ,

always displayed his invincible , powerful ,

complex , so difficult for me to understand it was the first time he had ever