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

about the

pressed , unyielding Miss Valeria , youll be far

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

what had happened in

had managed to arrange for us to share a room , even though I later discovered that several rooms had been vacant since the afternoon of

waited patiently , arms crossed

I didnt know him so well , might have even been touched by his

know exactly what youre plotting , Your Majesty

if we

to feel slighted because of me , I replied , meeting his sharp gray eyes as they stared into

this time , King Aldric

again , I thought

Fine .

the carriage and give instructions for

and Celine are unfamiliar with these details , he finally responded

me , and I glanced back , catching him speaking quietly with the Alpha , who

for a moment , and I could swear I saw a mocking glint in

of my

, Valeria ? Quinn asked me softly , concerned , as I reached

much explanation or speaking

last thing I wanted was more trouble with

, even though she was much stronger than me , but I was tired of being the

wanted and what came out of the Kings enormous arrogance were two very different things

just as

us to the second