Chapter 17. VALERIA. I 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….

Chapter 16. 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…

Chapter 15. VALERIA The King’s carriage was spacious and comfortable, lined with soft red and black velvet. We had left the castle that morning, traveling along winding roads toward a distant pack. As soon as we emerged from the dark mist surrounding the forest, I tensed slightly, nervously watching out the window. It was absurd…

Chapter 14. VALERIA I couldn’t even catch the scent he mentioned—but of course, he was a far superior species. “How clever… Valeria tasted the food that wasn’t poisoned, but when she covered it with the tray, that blue powder fell onto the food,” the housekeeper summarized exactly what we were all thinking. “Maybe it activates…

Chapter 13. VALERIA He simply carried me princess-style from the bed, and no matter how much I told him I could walk on my own, it went in one ear and out the other. “Hold on tight,” he ordered when I didn’t know how to position myself against his solid chest. Hesitantly, I raised my…

Chapter 12. VALERIA I trembled as King Aldric appeared through the door, furious—completely enraged. I pulled away from the Lycan who had been tending to me, instinctively curling into the corner of my bed, shivering, clutching the sheets tightly against my chest as if they could somehow shield me from his fury. “I was only…

Chapter 11. VALERIA “Mmmmnnn ggrr,” I growled, and tears of helplessness rolled down my cheeks. I despised feeling so defenseless. I hated this. And a growing rage stirred deep within me as my legs were forcibly spread, sharp pain radiating through me while his fingers tore at my panties, trying to gain access to my…

Chapter 10: ATTACK IN THE FOREST VALERIA It’s not like I have much to pack. On the bed, I make a small bundle with a few old clothes you’ve donated to me and, most importantly, the money the King gave me. That’s all I have to survive. Shielded by the night and the darkness, I…

Chapter 9. VALERIA. “Mmmm,” I bit my lower lip to keep from moaning out loud when those sexy, long fingers began stroking my clit, right at the entrance of my pussy, teasing it deliciously, making me shudder with pleasure and arch my back. It had been so long since I last had sex, and the…

Chapter 8. VALERIA. A strong scent of wine assaulted my senses, making me feel slightly dizzy. My senses were dulled, and for some reason, my body began to react as if an unbearable heat was consuming me from within. A heavy steel and wood door blocked my path. From the other side, I could hear…