The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 656

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DO YOU UNDERSTAND OR MORE CLEARLY? BRENDA Iwas furious and wounded by Elliots public rejection.

I thought he was truly leaving me for a new lover.

That story about wanting to be with his wifeI didnt buy it.

And yet, here he was, using her as an excuse once again in front of everyone.

I watched him walk away in a hurry, and soon enough, I had that idiot Thesio trailing behind me.

What an insufferable, overbearing man! He brought me boxes of giftsthe shine of the jewels did dazzle me fora second.

Thesio wasnt an ugly man; he had aged well.

A widower with no children, willing to give me the title of Duchess that so many women longed for.

But seeing his face, already nearing forty-five, and knowing that this simple elemental would soon be an old man while I remained in my prime as a supernatural being, was more than enough to dissuade me and clear my mind.

Not to mention, I didnt trust him enough to reveal myself as a she-wolf.

He had me nearly cornered against the librarys divan, groping me all over while whispering lewd words into my ear.

I was on the verge of unsheathing my claws and exposing myself, rage boiling in my veins, when something unexpected saved me at the last second.

on the door and stepped inside, forcing him to

man, who whispered something in his ----

had said: You must return to the castle,

has discovered our dealings,

I hadnt heard

must leave, he approached

could fully stand, he grabbed my waist, pulling me flush

me time to react, he pressed a wet kiss onto my

carefully

grow more

duchy, he murmured against my mouth as I

angry voice made me

man will never give you your rightful place, and hes headed

know youre a smart womanbeauty doesnt last forever, do you understand? Are

giving you an

rise to the top by my side, or with the Duke of Everhart, you only

colder than he

evident in his venomous words, his warnings cutting ---- deeper than I wanted

lips together and remained

a grand party at

you

do, know that I

my territory,