The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation Novel

THE LAW OF ICE ALDRIC I should push her away completely distance her from me for good .

But the very thought makes every fiber of my being roar in protest .

Valeria clearly carries secrets and a painful past .

She deserves a good werewolf .

Someone who can love her unconditionally .

Not a Lycan .

Not even Quinn , who seems to have taken some interest in her .

I wont allow it .

Hes not worthy of my little she wolf .

No one is .

All Lycans carry violence and darkness within them the curse of destroying what we love most .

And Valeria will be no exception .

Ill end up breaking her into pieces with my own hands .

+25 BONUS VALERIA We headed toward the Alphas house , walking through half empty streets .

This pack felt gloomy and damp .

No one spoke much , and the few who dared glance our way did so with suspicion and fear .

I walked beside the King .

I should be trailing behind him like a servant , but he had ordered me to stay at his side , as if I were his equal , Once , that might have stirred something in me .

Now , it made no difference .

I was just a maid .

My job wasnt to question his behavior it was to serve and obey .

Your Highness , please , come into my humble home .

Weve been expecting you .

The chestnut haired man who had barged into the inn earlier greeted us with a bow as we reached a modest two- story house at the end of the street .

As I suspected , he was the Alpha of this pack .

This is my wife , Clara , and my daughter , Adele , he introduced , motioning to the two timid blonde women standing behind him .

Your Majesty , you should have stayed in my home .

If I had known you were coming- THE LAW OF ICE +25 BONUS Im fine at the inn .

Besides , if you truly wanted me in your pack , you would have summoned me properly .

Wouldnt you ? Aldrics words sliced through him like a blade .

The Alpha barely managed a stammered response .

Without waiting for more apologies , Aldric moved past him , heading straight to the dining area for a meal that was now closer to dinner than lunch .

I remained standing in the corner of the room , quietly observing .

What are you doing ? Aldrics voice suddenly cut through the room , his sharp gaze fixed on me .

Im waiting … in case you need me .

What I need is for you to sit down and eat , he snapped , voice heavy with irritation .

I bit my lip , meeting his piercing eyes , summoning what little courage I had left .

Sir , servants dont dine with their masters .

Besides , I already ate at the inn while you were Im only going to say this once more , Valeria .

Sit .

At .

The Damn .

Table .

I hate being lied to .

Now do as you His commanding voice rattled the very walls , and the entire family trembled in fear .

My body locked up .

And my stupid mind screamed , Rebel , rebel , rebel ! like it had finally given up on self preservation .

But I wasnt stupid enough to test him .

Not today .

So , reluctantly , I stepped closer to the table , sitting in the chair he pulled out for me .

I subtly shifted my seat further from his , determined not to let our arms brush- And I swore I heard a low , warning growl from his chest .

So , Alpha Edward , Aldric began , his voice calm yet icy .

re told ! Why was an ancient relic stolen from your pack , and you neither reported it nor requested assistance ? I had to hear about it from a temple monk during the festival .

The tension in the room thickened as he spoke .

Without a word , he took my untouched plate and began sliding the steak , cutting it into neat pieces before placing it back in front of me .

Ill eat it .

But if he thinks this impresses me , hes sorely mistaken .

Y Your Majesty , I didnt want to trouble you with an issue I thought my warriors could handle .

I assumed it was just a few forest bandits And did you retrieve what was stolen ? N No , Your Majesty .

I failed .

I am an incompetent Alpha the man confessed , lowering his head in submission .

THE LAW OF ICE +25 BONUS Perhaps he thought Aldric would soften .

But he knew nothing of the Lycan King .

Aldric doesnt forgive stupidity .

I could already tell youre incompetent .

Thats why Ill be staying in your pack for a few days to investigate personally- BANG ! A loud crash interrupted him as a metal tray slipped from the trembling hands of the Alphas wife , clattering loudly onto the floor .

Fortunately , it was empty .

Y Your Majesty , please forgive me ! It was an accident ! Were all just so distressed … My husband has been searching tirelessly for those criminals , she pleaded , attempting to ease the rising tension .

Across from me , the Alphas daughter offered a shy , nervous smile when our gazes met .

I returned it out of basic politeness .

But no matter how polite the gestures were This was , by far , the most uncomfortable meal of my life .

I could barely swallow the steak , and all I wanted was to get out of there .

When Aldric finally released me from my punishment at the table , I practically fled to the porch , desperate for fresh air while he continued a private conversation with the Alpha in his study .

Are all meals with the King always this … life or death ? A soft female voice whispered near me .