The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

Chapter 35 LYCANS TRAINING VALERIA Vale! Walking toward the training gym, I heard the hurried voice of Juliette behindthe maid who had always been kind to me.

Hi, Jul... wait! Youre going to trip and fall face first ! I exclaimed, grabbing the large basket of laundry she was carrying before she nearly toppled into it.

Whew! I thought you wouldnt hear! How are you feeling? Still in pain ? she asked, lookingover as if searching for injuries.

In pain? I blinked, confused.

Yeah, the housekeeper said yesterday when I asked about you that you werent feeling well and had gone to your room.

Oh, Val, you missed everything ! she exclaimed excitedly, then glanced around the hallway before stepping closer to me, whispering.

I tensed slightly at her closeness, always expecting people to criticize my scarred face, but Juliette never seemed to care about that Lettell you His Majesty was furious yesterday! There was a whole scandal in his chambers with those women you selected ! Her eyes sparkled, brimming with gossip.

They didnt want to leave and caused a full blown rebellion.

His Majesty dragged them out and threw them naked in front of the castle without a care! Oh, it was humillating every servant was at the windows, whistling and offering them money for the night! The entire staff cout to watch them cry and scream like maniacs .

And get this when they started insulting you, His Majesty finally reacted and roared so loudly that one of them well, lets just say she wet herself.

They shut up immediately, as if their mouths had been sewn shut, and they were carted off in the garbage wagon! Oh, it was hilarious! Juliette burst out laughing, thoroughly enjoying the humiliation of those women. Honestly, you missed a show, but look on the bright side you got rid of cleaning the substance that the cow releases she teased, winking at me.

I suddenly remembered what had happened with the King in the woods, kneeling in front of him, my mouth open.

All of Aldrics substance had ended up in my stomach.

I coughed awkwardly, trying to dispel my impure thoughts Yeah, the housekeeper toldI wouldnt have to do the selections anymore, I replied as we walked together down the hall, speaking softly.

Oh, they wiped the floor with the housekeeper! His Majesty called her to the throne room, and she cback looking like a serial killer worse than usual, Juliette whispered conspiratorially.

I figured it was because she had sentto choose those women.

I just hoped the housekeeper wouldnt hold a grudge againstfor it.

Well, thanks for checking on me.

Im feeling better, I said, stopping .

I supposed the whole not feeling well story had been an excuse to explain my absence during the .

35 LYCANS TRAINING Im heading to the gym to deliver a letter to His Majesty.

The gym? Oh, Im so jealous! Id love to see all those hunks sweating and beating each other up.

Must be eye candy galore! Juliette ! Get going before you get yourself into trouble one of these days, I scolded, pushing her playfully as she stuck her tongue out like a mischievous child and walked off with her laundry.

Take a peek forand tellall about it! she called back, makingshake my head.

No matter what, she always managed to makesmile.

1 continued toward my destination, descending the stairs.

The gymns were located in several of the castles underground levels.

I paused in front of a sturdy metal door, hesitating about entering a space filled with men .

But maybe it was just His Majesty training alone.

I pushed the door open gently, revealing stairs that led down to an enormous circular arena in the center.

Two burly Lycans were exchanging blows of every kind.

The atmosphere was dim, with only the fighting area illuminated by large hanging lamps.

The air reeked of sweat, testosterone, raw strength, and savagery as the two muscular, sweaty bodies clashed each trying to overpower the other.

I descended the stairs cautiously, searching for the King.

I didnt want any trouble, but, as usual, trouble seemed to followlike a magnet.

Hey, thats cheating ! one of the Lycans suddenly shouted Id never seen him before.

He seemed younger, with dark brown hair and piercing green eyes.

as they Thats why I hate fighting pups.

They always end up whining, the bald, bulky Lycan grumbled irritably e as shoved each other apart. Then the younger Lycan looked toward me, and his face lit up as if hed seen heaven.

A sinking feeling of bad premonition washed over me.

Hey, maid! Cover here, youll be our judge! Youll decide whos the strongest ! No, I just. Wait !D M protested, But he dashed up the wide stairs in no tand grabbed my hand, dragginginto the battle arena.

Youre insane, Dave ! Let her go, now ! the burly Lycan roared as soon as he got a good look at me. as he His face was full of panic, as if I could knock him out with a single punch.

It might have been amusing if I didnt realize he wasnt scared of me.

He was terrified of someone else.

An enormous, ferocious wolf who could show up at any moment.

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