The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation Novel

---- VALERIA "It's not necessary; Ican clean myself," I said, grabbing her hand tightly when she tried to touch me.

Tinsist, Your Majesty.

[believe its best if you let me help you," she said through clenched teeth, pulling her hand away sharply.

Ts something wrong?" Celine approached us, probably sensing the tension.

"No, dont worry.

I'll just go wash off this stain.

ll be right back," I replied, trying to force a smile.

"Valeria, dont wander off or go anywhere without us," Quinn warned, and I assured them I was only heading to the bathroom.

followed Anaiss back.

I wasnt sure what she was planning, but I was certain she wouldnt just stand idly by.

The bathroom was close, and there was no danger in a house surrounded by guards.

"Go in," she said brusquely, opening the door to the small bathroom and motioning me inside.

"This doesnt seem right, Anais.

We're alone here.

Just tell me what you want; Im not going into a bathroom with you," I said, standing in the hallway with the same defiance she was showing.

Hal [see you've truly embraced the role of Queen.

Ive heard His Majesty has promised that title to several women before, only to tire of them soon after," she sneered, looking me up and down, venom dripping from every word.

"If you brought me here to talk nonsense, you're wasting your time." I turned to leave, but she grabbed my arm tightly, digging her claws into my skin, and shoved me into the bathroom.

"Let go of me, you damn bitch!" I snarled, pulling to free myself as I pressed against the sink, spinning around to face her.

"Listen to me, Valeria.

Dont think Ive forgiven you for killing my son," she hissed, closing the door behind her.

Her venomous gaze was filled with hatred.

"For a long time, I didnt believe what Sofia told me.

I thought she was hallucinating, that maybe some creature from the Dark Realm had slipped in.

And of course, one didit was you.

How could you deceive us all?" She pointed at me, and I stayed silent, wanting to see where this was going.