MISUNDERSTANDINGS VALERIA The disdainful stares didnt take long to arrive when they eagerly stood , expecting the King , and only saw his ugly maid .
Where is His Majesty ? one of them asked , glancing toward the door that had already closed .
The King cannot come personally .
I will be making the selection .
I dont even know how I managed to get those words out when my throat was drowning in thousands of negative thoughts .
Seriously ? Thats disappointing .
What kind of taste could she have ? Maybe shell pick the ugliest out of envy , Who are you to be doing something as important as selecting the possible future Queen ? a redhead with exotic features asked haughtily .
She was much taller than me , intimidating , probably a Beta All the women here were high ranking she wolves , but my anger was so consuming I couldnt care less about their pedigree .
If you have any complaints , you can take them up with the King himself .
Hes the one who sent me , I replied , shoving my irritation deep inside .
I wouldnt give them the satisfaction of seeing me jealous .
My identity doesnt concern you , but I dont think its very smart to insult the person deciding which of you gets the chance to spread her legs for His Majesty tonight , I added , staring them all down .
They seemed to finally understand that their ambitions now depended on my choices .
They lined up with sighs of resignation , standing side by side .
It seemed they had been instructed or perhaps this wasnt their first time here .
And so , I sank into yet another level of humiliation , selecting the perfect lovers for the same man who had sworn .
he wouldnt be with anyone else while our deal lasted .
Its unbelievable , the whole jealous spectacle he put on in front of Quinn , only to turn around and do this to me now .
I walked down the line , one by one , as they parted their robes to show me their assets .
All flawless , with perfect curves everything a male could want , I suppose .
I didnt even know his true preferences , so I just picked three , and honestly , they were the least attractive ones .
This isnt fair ! they immediately began to protest .
You damn ugly bitch ! I knew you did it on purpose! They insulted me , but I left the room in silence and gave my decision to the footman waiting outside .
I walked back to my room , most of my duties finished for the day .
MISUNDERSTANDINGS Once inside , I closed the door behind me , leaning against the wood in complete silence , staring blankly at the wall .
Something wet rolled down my wounded cheek , and when raised my fingers to wipe it away , I realized it was a tear .
I wiped it angrily .
I wouldnt let this continue .
Id find my own solution , as always .
Clearly , the part where I told him I wouldnt be part of his orgies hadnt sunk in .
I was relieved not to see him later .
He remained in the throne room , so I only served his dinner and left it covered on the table .
But the sound of laughter and voices from the fucking room -as I had come to call it still reached my ears .
I tried to ignore them while the damn jealousy burned inside me .
I called myself an idiot a thousand times , wishing I could go back to when none of this mattered , but it was too late now .
I made sure the access door was locked so they wouldnt enter this part of the castle .
… how can someone so deformed be at the Kings side ? Once Im the Queen , the first thing Ill do is exile her from the pack .
Queen , you ? Dream on , fool .
I came ready to get pregnant with His Majestys heir .
Ill make sure everything stays right inside me … As if conceiving a Lycan was that easy .
Besides , they say His Majesty never finishes inside anyone … I stepped away from the door , not wanting to hear their nonsense anymore .
I returned to my room without even touching dinner .
I wasnt hungry .
I washed myself in my small basin and slipped into my old nightgown .
I was pulling it over my bare torso when the door to my room suddenly burst open , startling me as a fierce and agitated Lycan stormed in like a madman .
His eyes immediately locked onto mine .
Valeria , its not what you think , King Aldric explained instantly , closing the door behind him and stepping closer .
I remained still , gripping the nightgown against my chest to keep it from falling I dont need to think anything , Your Highness .
Im just your maid , I replied coldly .
This time , I didnt lower my gaze .
I was so furious I wanted to punch him with my tiny fists , even if it hurt me more than it would him .
You are not just my maid , and you know it well .
We have a deal .
I would never break my word , especially ….
especially on this matter .
With you , I dont need anyone else .
He kept approaching cautiously , but I took a step back , keeping the distance between us .
Valeria , Ive been overwhelmed with everything going on forgot to inform Sasha that the selection was no longer necessary- Why do you do this , Your Majesty ? Its obvious Im nothing like those women .
You even sleep with multiple of them at once and then tell me youre satisfied with just me ? Do you pity me ? Am 1 some kind of rare freak to you ?! 249 33 MISUNDERSTANDINGS I finally let out what had been suffocating me for so long .
No ! Dont say that nonsense ! Suddenly , he was on me , wrapping his arms around my waist , his hand gripping the back of my neck firmly , controlling me .
I struggled , furious , wanting him to let me go , not to touch me , wishing I had never given in to this absurdity .
Fight all you want , but I wont let you go .
Look at me , Valeria .
Look me in the eyes , damn it ! he growled , and I lifted my defiant blue eyes to meet his .
For a second , I forgot he was the King , someone far superior .
All I saw was a treacherous man , and my painful past resurfaced , clouding my mind .
Pity doesnt make a man get hard for a woman , doesnt make him so aroused he turns into a beast and buries himself between her legs to suck out her orgasm .
Π Maybe you dont remember it well , but I remember everything everything is right here , Valeria ! He tapped his temple hard , and his words felt like a balm against my shattered heart full of rejection .
What happened today wont happen again .
I see you for what you truly are a beautiful female who could drive any male insane with desire .
Dont compare me to that bastard who rejected you .
Im not him .
He added through his teeth .
Id give anything to repeat last night , just you and me , and this time … go all the the way .
His finger trailed down , brushing over my lips as his mouth drew closer , seducing me with heated words .
The hand on my waist slid lower , cupping and kneading my 4ss , bunching up my nightgown as it rose higher .
Against my stomach , I could feel the hard pressure of his arousal , wild and unrestrained .
A lump formed in my throat as I drowned in wine and whispered promises but I wasnt planning to make it easy for him this time .
I was in rebellion mode .
Even if it wasnt his fault , I still had endured the humiliation and insults from his little lovers .
With his narrowed gray eyes devouring me like prey and his sinful lips nearly brushing mine , I turned my face to the side .
Sorry , Your Majesty , but tonight Im not under the effects of the spell .
I accept your apologies .
You may return to your chambers .