The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation Novel

---- VALERIA Does my daughter owe you an explanation? Are you resentful towards the royal family? Do you think you can take it out on her now? Why didnt you unleash this rage before, to fight against the King who treated you like scum?! She roared, her vampire canines bared.

Even in her current state, having lost her power, it was incredible how her aura could still crush a persons heart.

Nota single sound could be heard in the square.

You want to know what the hell I was doing? This is what I was doing! she suddenly ripped off the bandage covering her eyes, exposing her horrible scars and blind eyes to everyone.

My breath caught in my chest, and I wanted to step forward to stop her I didnt want her to expose herself like this just to defend me.

She must be suffering terribly from the sudden light.

"No, Valeria, watch and learn, my love.

This is how a Queen should look.

You still have a lot to learn," Aldric took my hand, stopping me and pulling me to his side.

My red eyes watched her with concern.

Acollective gasp rose from the crowd, and some turned away, covering their mouths to hide their shock.

This is the price of guarding the Specter Kings prison! Its time you all learn what the Selenias do.

No more sacrifices for ungrateful people like you! she roared, clenching her fists, trembling with fury.

---- T left behind my daughter, who matters far more to me than your miserable lives.

Look at her face, covered in scars! Do you think her life has been easy? Growing up without a mother, being betrayed by the Vampire Kingthat man deceived us all! So dont you dare judge my Valeria! Everyone lowered their heads, no one daring to meet her gaze.

I was sure there were no longer any doubts about my lineage.

Anyone with complaints can blame me entirely, and I can assure you, I couldnt give a damn about your grievances! My chest swelled with warmth and pride.

The Von Carstein family will reclaim the throne! Valeria will be Queen, and you can either accept it willingly or by force! Believe me, we can be far worse than King Kael! Now get the hell back to your damn homes, and the next person who speaks ill of my daughter will be executed! Naturally, they all scattered, nearly running away.

Ismirked sarcasticallysometimes, I truly didnt understand people.

I still had much to learn, that was certain.

Mom! I lunged toward her when I saw her sway and almost fall, clutching her face.

Before I could reach her, Quinn was already there, scooping her into his arms and shielding her against his chest.

Put the bandage back on, quickly.

Her eyes must hurt a lot, he urged.

I took the dark cloth from her trembling hand and carefully placed it over her half-hidden eyes against her mates shirt.

Mom, Im sorry.

You shouldnt have done that, you didnt have to...

Tears rolled down my cheeks uncontrollably.

I knew she was holding