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 pull away from

who whispered something in his ---- ear; but

return to

has discovered our dealings, and his men are planning

I hadnt heard

Im sorry, but I must leave, he approached me in

he grabbed my waist, pulling me flush against

me time to react, he pressed a

carefully

day I grow

my duchy, he murmured against my mouth as I struggled

angry voice made me stop,

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

forever, do you understand? Are you threatening me? I

you

could rise to the top by my side, or with the Duke of Everhart, you only ever be a mistress he Il discard when he

with contempt, colder

his warnings cutting ---- deeper than I wanted to

lips

will be hosting a grand party at my castle

you

do, know that I will take

you can move to my territory, he proposed bluntly, skipping