The Lycan King and his Dark Temptation novel Chapter 56

ALDRIC

Now that she was feeding on my powerful lycan blood, toxic and poisonous to any female, if I still had any doubts, they were completely gone.

"Easy, little one, don't rush, Val. I'm not going anywhere. It's yours, my whole life is yours,"

I whispered, kissing her sweat-dampened forehead as she went wild, sucking from my neck, biting me deep with sharp fangs.

The pull of her mouth on my vein sent shivers of pleasure down to my cock, making me growl low.

My body reacted even against my will.

Giving life and strength to his mate was the greatest pleasure for any wolf, and I was no exception.

Now that I was sure I could save her, I dared to remove that sharp iron from her chest.

"Hold on a second, baby. It's going to hurt for a moment," I warned her, wanting to spare her from the agony, but it was impossible.

I bent the tube with my hand until I heard the "crack" of the fracture, almost flush against Valeria's chest, who moaned painfully against my neck.

The worst part was still to come.

I pressed almost completely against her body, holding her behind the legs and back, ready to carry her.

"I'm sorry, little one."

"Aaahhhhh!" she screamed in my mind, crushing my soul as I lifted her, pulling that murderous weapon from her flesh.

Immediately, blood flowed faster from the horrible hole left behind, but I forced Valeria to keep taking from my vital strength, confirming that, although slow, she was healing.

"Your Majesty, the maiden, is she... is she all right?" the Alpha finally spoke above our heads.

"Yes, everything is fine now," I replied, looking intensely at the unconscious woman in my arms.

Her weak body was digesting all my power that now coursed through her veins.

"Your son?"

"He's safe, a bit in shock and with some bruises, but he's fine."

"We'll discuss this matter later. For now, send your men to search for those bastards everywhere, even under the stones of your pack. I'm returning to the mansion."

I carried Valeria and prepared to leave this shithole where I almost lost her.

Now that I've confirmed she's my mate, I've become even more possessive and overprotective of her because something tells me my worst fear has come true.

My enemy has noticed how important she is to me and is hunting her.

I need to reconsider every decision I've made with Valeria and decide what our future will be.

*****

VALERIA

I shivered when his hand grazed the spot of my wound, and then he lowered his head to kiss me slowly, sweetly, nothing like his usual rough ways.

His long hair tickled my skin as his masculine hand slid down to grip my hip and thigh sensually.

"I'm very angry, Valeria, too angry with you. I swore I wouldn't scold you, but I can't let this recklessness slide," he suddenly said seriously, lifting his head.

In the dimly lit room, his stormy gray eyes pierced into mine, making me swallow hard.

"Your Majesty... the pup—" Something clicked in my half-asleep mind. "The pup!"

"Calm down, calm down, Valeria. The child is fine, just a bit bruised from the fall, but he's okay," he reassured me, gently pushing me back onto the bed.

"I know you did it for him, but I still can't forgive you... Shh, no, I don't care about the whole story. We'll discuss it tomorrow."

He placed a finger on my lips just as I was about to explain everything.

"Do you have any idea how I felt having you dying in my arms?"

His husky voice trembled slightly, and I knew perfectly well he was remembering his family.

"I won't do it again... I won't..."

"Of course, you won't," he growled, gripping my chin firmly, forcing me to face him.

"I'll make sure to teach you a lesson when you’ve rested, you rebellious maiden. Aldric the good is gone."