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.

stepped inside, forcing him to pull away from me with

the man, who whispered something in his ----

must return to

of Everhart has discovered our dealings,

pretending I hadnt heard a

I must leave, he approached me

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

react, he pressed

think carefully about

day I grow

for my duchy, he murmured against my mouth

His angry voice made me stop, his eyes locking onto

give you your rightful place,

know youre a smart womanbeauty doesnt last forever, do you understand? Are you threatening me? I hissed through clenched

you

the Duke of Everhart, you only ever be a mistress he Il discard when he tires of

colder than he

jealousy was evident in his venomous words, his warnings cutting ---- deeper than

my lips

a grand party at

you to

if you do, know that I will

my territory, he proposed bluntly,