The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 14 GET IT NOW 14 IDONT WANT TO MISS YOU I DONT WANT TO MISS YOU VALERIA I couldnt even catch the scent he mentioned but of course, he was a far superior species.

How clever ....

Valeria tasted the food that wasnt poisoned, but when she covered it with the tray, that blue powder fell onto the food, the housekeeper summarized exactly what we were all thinking.

Maybe it activates with heat and blends with the foods aroma, making it impossible for His Majesty to detect. Suddenly, loud commotion echoed from the back door, and the cook burst into the room, sobbing uncontrollably.

A massive man nearly dragged her in by the arm, shoving her to her knees on the cold tile.

I was a bit startled by his sheer size the tension in his bulging muscles made his arms look even bigger than Aldrics A dark beard, sharp electric blue eyes, and the fact that he was bald only made this Lycan appear even more savage.

I was certain ... he was one of the Guardians.

Your Majesty, Ive been your cook for years! How can you believe the accusations of this whore who only wants to get into your be- SHUT UP! Aldric roared, and I could swear the entire castle trembled.

He stormed toward the woman like a furious wolf, grabbing her hair and dragging her outside, The fact that youve gotten away with this for years is what angersmost! How many maids have you done this to? Do you think playing with innocent lives is a joke ?! The growls, the womans desperate cries they echoed from outside the castle, growing fainter and fainter.

No one dared to speak.

No one moved.

The two suspected maids sobbed quietly, clinging to each other.

I jumped, startled, when the heavy silence was suddenly shattered by a chilling, high pitched scream womans scream cutting through the stormy night.

I felt eyes onand turned toward the dark corner where Guardian Quinn still stood.

He was watchingclosely.

a I hadnt had the chance to thank him yet for savingfrom almost being violated, from the fall down the ravine, and for helping find the evidence.

The firm footsteps of the King echoed again, returning Everyone out.

The servants too! he ordered, pointing toward the exit.

The scent of fresh blood clung to him.

Look carefully at what happens to traitors! In your fucking lives, dont you ever dare mess with my maid again or the punishment you face will be far worse! froze when he mentioned me.

Honestly.

I felt grateful deep down.

I DONT WANT TO MISS YOU King Aldric didnt need to pretend in front of me, nor deceivelike Dorian who had lied right to my face for his own gain.

I walked slowly, following the line of staff toward the door, already imagining the horrible sight awaiting us outside.

Valeria, return to your room! Beof, cwith! I raised my head at his command Thank you, Your Maj- He had already disappeared through the sdoor, taking the giant Lycan with him, leavingwith no chance to finish.

As rude as ever... this savage man, I thought but dared not let it show on my face.

Thank you, Housekeeper, I said softly to the woman.

Dont thank me.

You got lucky this time, Valeria.

But I think youve realized by now ... you always need to stay on guard around the King, she warned with a stern expression.

Im sorry that happened near my home.

It seems you were being watched.

A chill ran down my spine at the thought of the cooks seemingly kind face and that someone had been stalkingin the shadows while I left the castle.

She was right.

If I wanted to keep my head on my shoulders, I couldnt afford to be so trusting anymore.

I walked through the hallway back toward my room, but as I turned a corner, I caught sight of Guardian Quinns back as he was leaving.

Sir, I dared to call out.

He stopped, turning to face me.

Thank you so much for your help.

If you hadnt arrived in the forest when you did... those men ... well, you saw what happened, I murmured, my voice lowering even more as I stared at my boots.

You also savedfrom the fall... I dont know how to repay you.

I bowed deeply, bending at the waist, my dark hair falling over my face.

Its fi fine.

You dont need to be so formal.

Stand up, he said gently.

I only did what was right.

Im sorry I didnt believe you in the first place.

No, no you dont have to apologize.

You didnt knowIf you ever need my humble help in the future, you can ask, I offered, daring to glance up at him briefly before almost slapping myself.

What would a powerful Lycan ever need from someone like me? Do you know how to sew ? he suddenly asked, surprising me.

Y Yes, I replied, confused.

Then I might bother you for srepairs.

I have a few roles Im fond of, but theyre torn, and I dont want to get rid of them.

He smiled then so bright and warm that I couldnt help but smile back like a complete fool .

14 I DONT WANT TO MISS YOU Of course, you can count on me, I assured him.

Good, Valeria.

Ill bring them to you later.

But... b but to my room, not His Majestys, I added quickly, a bit scared.

If that possessive man found out I was handling another Guardians clothes, he might stranglewith the fabric Itll be our secret, Quinn replied, pressing a finger to his lips before walking away.

I stayed there for a moment, watching him go, feeling strangely ... at ease.

Despite being a Lycan too, the difference between their personalities was painfully obvious.

Compared to a certain ferocious wolf I knew.

Suddenly, something behindmade the hair on my neck stand on end.

No... dont tellIve been caught again.

Goddess, please, no ... But when I turned around, bracing myself ton face that possessive glare... only found an empty, dark corridor so dark it felt like the maw of a beast .

But I could feel it The shadows were my allies, and right now, someone was watchingfrom within them.

I didnt stay to find out who.

This castle was becoming more terrifying by the day.

Thurried to my tiny room, but as I passed one of the windows, I glanced outside toward the castle walls and I covered my mouth in horror.

The metal spikes protruding from the high stone wall were dripping with blood.

One held the cooks head her features twisted in agony, frozen in the moment of her brutal death . Beside her, the limbless torso of that damned warrior, his genitals gone, and the thick iron pike impaling his body... through the back.

It madesick to my stomach.

I turned away, nauseous at the barbaric scene but reminded that my head could have been there instead- displayed as a warning.

I walked away quickly, foolishly believing my days would return to normal .

That Id simply serve King Aldric in his castle.

But about a week later... Valeria, pack lightly just a spare change of clothes.

Youre coming withto inspect a pack, he said bluntly one morning as he ate his usual massive breakfast.

M Me? I pointed at myself, confused.

Is there another Valeria here? he muttered, lifting those harp gray eyes from the mountain of meat on his plate, raising a brow, 14 PDONT WANT TO MISS YOU N No, Your Majesty... I just... why would you want someone so weak to accompany you? My courage or stupidity was definitely growing stronger each day. Because I might be away longer this time.

And I need you with me, he answered and returned to eating.

I assumed he needed someone to care for his belongings and clothes, so I nodded in silence.

Tuming, I walked toward my usual corner to wait for him.

Besides ... I wont be able to focus knowing youre here alone.

With that dangerous jackal lurking around.

What jackal ? Are there jackals in the packs forest? I said nothing, standing silently in my place as usual .

I dont want you to miss me, so Im taking you with me, he added so casually and continued his meal.

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