The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation Novel

---- her pants, licking her neck and taunting her with filthy words.

I knew it was only going to get worse.

I struggled violently, but the Vampire King held me firmly from behind, his arm locked around my waist like a shackle, pulling me close to his body while his other hand covered my mouth.

The men began tearing at the buttons of her pants despite her kicking and resistance.

They struck her face and demanded obedience.

Then I heard a roar I had never heard before.

My tear-filled, terrified eyes darted to a corner of the plaza, to the depths of the ground, where I saw an enraged brown Lycan roaring furiously.

He was bound to iron supports, standing with his back covered in whip marks inflicted by those same men who now beat him.

Despite his injuries, Quinn hadnt stopped trying to break free to reach his sister and save her.

"Enough," I said in my mind, unable to feel the bond with them but directing my plea to someone else.

I SAID ENOUGH! STOP IT RIGHT NOW!" Even though my mind felt like it was melting from the pain, I didnt care and pushed my power harder.

The chain around my ankle began to tremble, and my gums itched.

Topened my mouth and bit him hard, spilling his filthy blood between my lips.

All [got in response was a deep, mocking laugh in my ear.

"'So, whats your answer, Valeria? Only you can make this stop.

Or we can keep watchingit doesnt bother meat all," he whispered cynically, finally removing his hand from my mouth.

"Dont hurt them anymore.

Tell them to stop, heal them, and release them.

I'll obey you," I said, closing my eyes in defeat.

"Tsk, tsk, so many demands for someone who hasnt given me anything yet, darling," he said, spinning me to face him.

The mockery in his eyes was unmistakable.

Ifyou deceive me, if you hurt them" "They'll be taken to a comfortable room, and their wounds will be tended to, but they'll remain prisoners," he interrupted, stepping closer, forcing me to retreat toward the edge.

"Take care not to deceive me, Valeria, because what you saw today was just a small game." His pale hand reached for my face, but I turned away.

I still felt his finger collecting my tears.

"Rest.

I'll return tomorrow, and we'll begin the preparations.

I have high expectations for you dont disappoint me, Valeria," he murmured, leaning in closer to whisper in my ear.

"Dont fail me, or you truly regret it." With that threat, watched him turn and walk down the hallway as if his feet barely touched the carpet.

---- I turned to look down at the plaza, where the men had finally left Celine alone, and Quinns roars could no longer be heard.

Celine suddenly lifted her head, and our eyes met across the distance.

My tears fell harder.

"Pm sorry, Celine.

Im sorry I dragged you into this," I whispered to the wind in sorrow.

They took her away, and I hoped it truly was to a better place.

I wouldnt reveal anything unless Iwas certain they were safe.

[would never abandon them.

I stepped back into the room, nearly freezing.

My numb legs gave out, and I collapsed to the floor, clutching my arms and stifling my sobs.

suddenly, [heard a crow caw, but I didnt even turn to look outside.

I was furious at them for not helping me in any way.

I tensed when I felt a weight on my shoulder.

Turning my head, I saw the wrinkled hand of an elderly woman.

"My little crow, dont hate me.

m sorry, my child, I truly am.

But now, youre where you're meant to be," she said softly.

I turned in fright to see a small woman smiling at me.

Her wrinkled features seemed kind, and she even wore a little black hat atop her gray hair.

She looked at me with warm, dark eyes and an aura of strange magic.

For some reason, she felt oddly familiar and comforting.

"Welcome home, little princess Valeria."