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 , ncing toward the door that had already closed .


    The King cannote 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 anyints , 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 dealsted .


    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 wless , 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 inplete silence , staring nkly 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 himter .


    He remained in the throne room , so I only served his dinner and left it covered on the table .


    But the sound ofughter and voices from the fucking room -as I hade 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 toote now .


    I made sure the ess 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 exined 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 .


    Dontpare me to that bastard who rejected you .


    Im not him .


    He added through his teeth .


    Id give anything to repeatst 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 nning 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 ept your apologies .


    You may return to your chambers .