The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 49

THE KINGS CUNNING VALERIA Elena , shut your mouth already and go with the servant take Edward to his room so he can rest ! Michael , go fetch the doctor inmediately , and we will talk later , you and 11 the Alpha began barking out orders .

I stayed silent behind Aldric , frowning , with nothing else ould do.

I watched as they carried the pup away , his cheeks showing more color and the bleeding stopped , which eased my It seemed I was the only one who had witnessed that mans cruelty toward his brother , and I was in no position to interfere in their family matters .

I truly hoped I had misinterpreted the situation .

Your Majesty , what a shameful welcome .

I apologize to both you and your maid .

My youngest son was born with hes quite a rare weakness in his legs , very unusual for our kind , and he cannot walk properly .

Even so , miss , mischievous and always manages to get into trouble .

He will recover soon , dont worry , The Alpha continued to apologize , bowing in front of the King If it werent for His Majesty , they would have likely called me a nosy gossip directly .

Valeria .

I snapped out of my thoughts , lifting my head to meet Aldrics gray eyes .

Would you prefer we stay at an inn ? Would you feel more comfortable elsewhere ? I was shocked by his question .

That would be a direct insult to the Alpha , all for my comfort .

My gaze shifted to Alpha Garret , who stared at me with wide eyes , clearly unable to believe that a mere servant might ruin all his efforts to win Aldrics favor .

His face shifted into one of pure pleading .

me , Valeria

about the

, Aldric pressed , unyielding Miss Valeria , youll be far more comfortable in the mansion than in an inn

a spacious room for you , with a private bathtub and everything , the Alpha chimed in , blatantly trying to bribe

very well what had happened in the

I later discovered that

patiently , arms crossed over his

, might have even been touched

know exactly what youre

better if we

Lord to feel slighted because of me , I replied , meeting

time , King

let you play the same card again , I thought proudly , convinced

Fine .

to the carriage and give instructions

these details , he finally responded , and

CUNNING Curiosity got the best of me , and I glanced back , catching him speaking quietly with the Alpha , who nodded eagerly before summoning one of his

Aldrics for a moment , and I could swear I saw a mocking glint in his eyes , his always serious lips curling into a subtle ,

hairs on the back of

shameless seducer plotting now ? Is everything alright , Valeria ? Quinn asked me softly , concerned , as I

without giving much explanation

wanted was more trouble with

, but I was tired of being the source of tension when all I wanted

wanted and what came out

mansion was just as luxurious and elegant as the exterior

led us to