VALERIA IS MINE VALERIA I froze at Quinns words .
He kept deciphering the message , but my mind could only think about what the King must have felt when his children were murdered , and he had to take his mates life with his own hands .
I know all too well that soul crushing pain that leaves you wanting nothing but death .
Aldric had it even worse I didnt carry my baby in my womb for long- He held his pups in his hands and loved his woman .
She didnt betray him like I was betrayed .
She didnt deserve to die .
She was his mate , so he had a companion , surely a beautiful female who shared his bed , his dreams , his life .
Someone he truly cherished .
Someone who bore his children .
Why did I feel so bitter inside ? I raised my hand and touched my scars .
I had never cared about them before , but now , comparing myself to a poor deceased woman , all kinds of insecurities tightened around my heart .
« Idiot , how can you even compare yourself to her ? Aldric will never see you that way .
Dont get your hopes up I scolded myself and forced my focus back on the text I had practically memorized by now .
<< Beautiful and mysterious, bold and alive , the most rebellious daughter of her father .
It was so dull just watching the creations from afar .
So vivid , so complex in themselves .
They loved , suffered , hated , and lived each day as if it were their last .
A longing grew in her heart , watching and wishing every night , until one day , she decided to break the rules and come down to play » That was what the beginning of the story said .
It seemed to speak of a woman , and below , it described a place I didnt recognize .
Quinn seemed more interested in this part .
It looked like the location of another altar .
I dont quite understand where it could be … he murmured .
You got this wrong .
Its not lava ; its water .
It talks about a place with a large lake or something like that , I pointed out , and he stared at the passage .
Of course ! Of course ! How could I be so stupid ? It must be that pack near the waterfalls ! he exclaimed happily , like a child , and suddenly surprised me by grabbing me around the waist and lifting me up .
Youre amazing , Valeria ! Amazing ! Thank you ! he spun me around , laughing .
The sunlight reflected on his pale hair , and his smile was radiant , contagious .
I clung to his shoulders for balance , about to ask him to put me down when , looking toward the forest , I saw the man who always had the gift of showing up at the most suspicious moment .
1/2 31 VALERIA IS MINE Aldric was watching us with a murderous glare .
His cold eyes met mine in panic , and I felt like a cheating wife caught in the act .
Put me down , Guardian Quinn , put me down ! I said quickly , and he finally set me back on the ground .
His tension told me he had also noticed the King .
I see you two havent wasted any time , Aldrics voice came closer as he advanced toward the altar , radiating a deadly aura .
It was my excitement , sir .
I deciphered the message , and BOOM ! דן I barely saw it with my eyes wide open .
It was so fast and precise that all I could do was cover my mouth in shock Aldric had lunged at Quinn with impossible speed and punched him so hard in the face that he was sent flying several meters across the ground .
He then walked forward , growling like a beast and baring his canines as he approached where the Guardian lay , blood dripping from his lips .
I called you to make use of that junk I didnt burn because of you , not to flirt with my maiden .
He crouched down , grabbing Quinn by the shirt threateningly, his powerful aura crushing Quinns .
We werent flirting , sir .
I was the one who got too excited and lost control- Then control yourself .
Hear me , Quinn ? If I see you touching her again , Ill cut off your hands .
Valeria is mine ! Dont forget that , or Ill remind you in a far less gentle way ! Hearing his possessive claim , my heart pounded wildly in my chest .
But then I lowered my expectations .
Of course , he didnt want another man touching what he was going to use .
He turned to face me , and I shivered in fear .
I quickly dropped my gaze to my shoes , but I could hear him approaching .
His oppressive aura surrounded me like an invisible hand squeezing my throat .
Soon , he was right in front of me , so close that my nose brushed against his black shirt .
I bit my lower lip , bracing for punishment .
He lowered himself and pinched my chin , forcing me to lift my head .
His reddish hair tickled my cheeks .
His hot breath brushed against my sensitive ear .
Im not a man you can play with , Valeria , he warned , whispering so low it was meant for me alone .
We made a deal , and theres no turning back .
Your life , your body , your damn pussy theyre all mine .
Understand ? Let another male touch you again , and you cant even imagine the consequences .
A cold sweat ran down my spine .
ப I didnt know whether to be terrified or aroused , but I ended up nodding to his dominant , commanding words .
I was property of the Lycan King Aldric Thorne .
There was no doubt about that and the worst part was , deep down , I didnt mind it at all .