The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation Novel

---- passionate kiss.

He sucks my lower lip and explores my mouth, and I moan deliciously when my tongue brushes against his sharp lycan canines.

My back hits the wall, trapping me, and I want to stay imprisoned in these arms forever.

"Baby, I dont have much time," he pulls away just slightly, holding my chin and making me look into his stormy gray eyes, our ragged breaths mingling.

"Valeria, dont be afraid, my love.

I love you, no matter whatI love you.

He confesses the words Ive longed to hear from the real Aldric, and my tears fall even harder.

"Aldric, but I...

I'm one of those creatures you hate so much, the worst one.

Im the Queens daughter.

I swear I'm not evil, Id never hurt anyone," I desperately explain, clinging to his shirt, blurring reality with my fantasies.

"Valeria," he cups my cheeks and speaks with solemnity.

"T dont care about your origin, your powers, or what you become.

You are my mate, my woman, my she-wolf, and nothingno onecan change that.

Stop running from me, baby.

When the time comes, I'll show you that if you're the Queen of Evil, then I can only become your Dark General." He kisses my forehead softly, his fingers gently caressing my face, and his words soothe my wounded soul.

Ican feel hes about to leave again, and it makes me anxious.

I know this isn't real, but I dont want to wake up.

---- "Take care of our pup, my love.

I'm watching over both of you, Valeria.

Ive never left your side..." "Wait, Aldric, wait...!" My hands desperately try to grasp his fading figure, and my sobs escape louder from my throat.

"Don't be afraid, Vale, my love.

We'll be together again soon.

Be strong," his voice lingers in the air like a whisper.

"Aldric!" I jolted awake, still sitting in Alondras rocking chair.