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16. FALLING INTO TEMPTATION
VALERIA"Y-Your Ma—""Don’t even think about it," Aldric snapped, his voice sharp, and the man’s lips clamped shut as if glued together.I had noticed he preferred to keep a low profile, avoiding the mention of his title whenever possible.The newcomer remained frozen in the middle of the room while the guests at the tables avoided direct eye contact with us—yet it was obvious they were all eavesdropping on the drama."Valeria, go to the room," his deep voice ordered, and I nodded, watching him head toward the exit with that wolf who, despite his submissive demeanor, definitely seemed like an Alpha.I climbed the creaking old stairs up to the third and final floor while the coachman fetched the luggage.The narrow hallway led to the so-called "largest" room available, as indicated by the number on the key."You’ve got to be kidding me," I muttered, on the verge of pulling my hair out. "I’m screwed."Sighing, I removed my cloak and glanced around.A tiny bed was shoved against the wall
17. I DON'T WANT TO!!!
VALERIAI never thought I’d feel this kind of humiliation again—practically begging a man for something intimate only to be completely rejected."I’m sorry, I…." I lowered my head, trying to hide the sting of disappointment and shame."Stop apologizing for every little thing. It’s my fault. No one else’s," he said, exasperated.I dared to lift my eyes just enough to watch him turn away, his back to me as he ran a hand roughly through his hair, visibly frustrated, as if he were battling something inside himself."Take a bath and change your clothes. We’re having lunch at the Alpha's residence. I’ll come back for you later," he ordered bluntly without even looking at me, then stormed out the door.Why do I feel so hurt and disappointed?He was the one who started all this.What did I do wrong?"What the hell were you expecting, idiot?" I scolded myself bitterly.I was angry for giving in so easily. For breaking the one rule I had set for myself."Never make the mistake of falling for Ki
18. THE LAW OF ICE
ALDRICI 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 won't allow it.He’s 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.I’ll end up breaking her into pieces with my own hands.*****VALERIAWe headed toward the Alpha's 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 n
19. THE ALTAR OF THE GODDESS
VALERIAI glanced to the side, noticing the Alpha's daughter had also stepped outside."Well, His Majesty takes protecting his pack very seriously," I replied with my best loyal and diplomatic servant voice.She started chatting with me casually, young and carefree.Excitedly, she talked about a night market held in the town square, where they sold local specialties.The fact that she wasn’t staring at me strangely or treating me differently because of my scars earned her a point in my favor."It sounds really interesting. I’d love to go, but I can’t leave His Majesty's side. I’m sorry—""You can go with her if you want," Aldric's voice rumbled behind me."I’ll be tied up here for a while. You can explore the market, but don’t go too far. I’ll catch up with you both soon."I turned to see him digging into his pocket, already guessing what he was about to do."Thank you, sir," I replied quickly, practically dragging the girl away with me to escape."Wait, Valeria."He caught my arm, st
20. BETRAYAL AND DARKNESS
VALERIA"Really? I thought I heard you murmuring something," she approached me with suspicion."No, I was just thinking out loud. Did you manage to sort things out with your boyfriend?"I descended the steps and found her sitting on the last one, suddenly bursting into tears.Between sobs, she confessed her struggles with her mate and her parents—being the Alpha’s daughter wasn’t easy."Don't be like that. There’s got to be a solution. Don’t you have anyone who supports you? Maybe a sister?""No! Why are you asking me if I have a sister?!" she snapped, lifting her gaze defensively."I mean... Sorry, I didn’t mean to be rude. All of this has me really nervous. And no, I don’t have a sister or anyone else."I nodded, though her reaction felt strangely defensive for such a simple question."Oh no, it’s way too late! My parents will kill me, and the King must be furious searching for you! Let’s go, let’s go now!"She shifted from distress to panic, grabbing my hand and practically draggin
21. WHAT IS THAT MAIDEN?!
VALERIAI had only ever heard of them in children's horror stories.They were almost impossible to find, and nearly no one had survived after seeing them.Beings of pure dark energy and evil—rotting, murderous magic.Its red eyes, like two deep abysses filled with flames, stared at me from that shapeless face, making me tremble in fear.Its body was made of a black mist, with long, dangling strands that hung from every part of it as it advanced toward me.Its arms were far too long, disproportionate, with massive, razor-sharp claws that could slice me clean through.I crawled backward, dragging myself across the ground. I couldn’t feel my legs.My heart was pounding so fast I thought it would stop at any moment.I tried to get up multiple times, failing each attempt.It loomed over me, and through the darkness, I saw with terror as it opened a wide mouth filled with crooked teeth and grinned, making every hair on my body stand on end."AAAHHH!" I screamed, covering my face as the inti
22. SWORN ENEMIES
VALERIA"Boss isn’t going to like this at all.""What did you expect me to do? Pick up that disgusting corpse or stay there waiting for the specter?!""This girl’s lucky—her face is so messed up, even the specter didn’t want her."I could hear the conversation of what seemed to be two men.My whole body felt drained, as if I had pushed beyond my physical limits. I was confused, unable to fully recall what had happened.Adele had tried to deceive me. We fought. That thing appeared, and then…?I was lying across the back of one of my captors, being carried to an unknown location.Even though I was awake, I kept my eyes shut, pretending to be unconscious just to hear more of their conversation."Get her on the boat!"Suddenly, they threw me onto an old boat.I realized I was being taken farther and farther from the King, so I began to fight back with everything I had."So you’re awake now? Ah, you damn woman!""What’s going on?!""She bit me! You’ll pay for that, bitch!"The last thing I
23. REVENGE FOR MY SISTER
VALERIAIt hurt. It hurt so much, like I had shoved my fingers into a burning oven.And honestly, they looked just like that—bleeding and scorched."She's not the one. That idiot girl messed up again! We shouldn't have trusted her to handle this properly!" the vampire growled in frustration, kicking a chair aside.Then, as if realizing his outburst, he calmed himself, carefully returning the stone to its box."We can’t stay here any longer. The Lycan King was sniffing around that pack, and it’s only a matter of time before he finds us," he declared."We still don’t know where this woman came from. She seems insignificant. The Alpha’s daughter died without revealing much. The specter appeared, drawn by the special blood."I felt a small wave of relief.They didn’t know I was Aldric’s personal maid—otherwise, I’d have zero chance of survival.What was this "special blood" they kept mentioning? I had no idea."Should we kill her?""No. Heal her hand and squeeze some coin out of her. Sell