SEDUCTION ALDRIC Seeing Valeria so wounded and vulnerable was breaking my heart while , at the same time , a relentless rage grew inside me .


    He was fighting to break free tofort her , to lick her wounds .


    I could feel him scratching at my mind , Trying to take over Being so close to losing her only reinforced my fears She could vanish from my world in an instant , never to return .


    I scanned the scene the group of warriors , two naked women clinging to each other , trembling in a corner , mutted ve , and another lying dead .


    The one responsible for all this a Beta wolf , also naked , reeking of sex , fear , and rot .


    I let out a low warning growl .


    P No one moves from here , especially you , boss .


    Ive got your scent , and Ill hunt you down like an animal if you dare take a step away .


    The Beta nodded immediately , his red eyes wide with fear , trembling .


    Not so cocky now .


    1 carried Valeria a bit further from the camage .


    Her small body felt so fragile , curled against my massive beastly chest , her arms weakly draped around my neck , her face buried against my corbone .


    She couldnt even meet my gaze before when I was human , yet now she clung to the most terrifying version of me , clearly terrified by the situation .


    The scent of bitter chocte intensified , igniting my desire though I didnt understand why .


    Why was her skin so hot ? I reached a small stream I had passed earlier , its banks shaded by dense trees .


    It was peaceful enough for us to rest a moment .


    Valeria , I called gently , crouching toy her on the soft grass , leaning her carefully against the tree trunk .


    Her watery eyes blinked open , staring at me strangely , as though dazed .


    I supposed it was natural having the massive head of a Lycan inches from your face wouldnt exactly beforting Stay here .


    Dont move .


    Ill be back quickly .


    I wanted to touch her cheek , to reassure her , but my ws were toorge , and her delicate body already too wounded .


    When I stood , she suddenly grabbed my arm .


    Ss … sir … her voice was hoarse and raw , her brow furrowed in pain .


    She seemed to be suffering , SEDUCTION  I had to find a way to help her heal but first , there was onest thing I had to finish .


    Im close .


    I can smell you , Valeria .


    Stay strong .


    Ill be right back .


    She nodded weakly , sweat trailing down her face , her breath ragged .


    That intoxicating scent was pouring from her , and it was taking everything in me to resist it .


    I rushed back to deal with that bastard Beta .


    I expected him to run , thinking Id have to hunt him down in his pack .


    But no , he stayed to die probably thinking he could beg for mercy by mentioning his Alphas name .


    He couldnt have been more wrong .


    He pleaded , groveled , but I slit his throat without hesitation just as he deserved , just like that poor woman crushed beneath his cart .


    Silence followed in the clearing .


    The guards kept their heads down .


    The women sobbed quietly in a corner .


    You .


    Take these women to the next safe vige .


    Pay for everything with his money .


    Ill be checking to make sure youve done it .


    And if youy a finger on them W we wont , Your Majesty ! We wont ! Please , forgive us ! We were just following orders ! Cowards .


    But I needed someone to escort the women to safety .


    They knew who I was now Beta must have told them .


    Theyd be fools to disobey me .


    Give me your pack names .


    Ill confirm when you arrive safely .


    They stammered their answers while I noted the information .


    Satisfied for the moment , I turned and headed back to Valera , worry pressing heavily on my chest .


    Shifting back into my human form , I rinsed the blood from my body in the stream , then tied some vines around my waist to cover myself .


    The massive moon overhead bathed the forest in silver , and I silently thanked the Goddess for guiding me to her in time .


    But as I returned to where I had left Valeria by the tree she was gone .


    Valeria ? No answer .


    But her scent lingered close .


    I turned to see her standing in the deeper part of the stream watching me with a gaze I had never seen before .


    She began to rise from the water , and my throat went dry .


    Her dress was torn indecently so ..


    Her pale breasts were practically exposed , the pink peaks of her hardened nipples clearly visible through the wet fabric .


    A long tear along her skirt revealed the curve of her white thigh , so high I was sure Id glimpse her most intimate ce any second .


    Her soaked ck hair clung to her back , and her blue eyes shimmered with seductive heat .


    Her lips plump , sinful , parted called to me .


    The scars on her face didnt matter .


    I could see the raw beauty beneath them , and right now , she was captivating mepletely .


    Valeria , w whats going on ? I heard my own voice stumble like a damn fool as she stepped Isarefoot out of the water , lifting her skirt even higher , baring her hips , her thighs ….


    My cock jerked in response as I caught a glimpse of the pink slit between her legs , glistening with desires She kepting closer .


    For the first time in my life , faced with a woman , I stepped back .


    And then another step .


    Until my back hit a tree trunk .


    This wasnt the timid , obedient Valeria I knew .


    Something was wrong .


    Was she … in heat ? But how , without a wolf spirit inside her Maybe it was possible just like her shifting .


    * Valeria , wait .


    Tell me whats happening .


    Are you … are you in heat ? I tried to keep my voice steady , gripping her shoulders gently , attempting to ground us both .


    Her lips parted further , and she whispered , Touch me .


    I need you to touch me more , Aldric .