12. THE KING'S JEALOUSY
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 giving her medicine, sir," the Lycan replied, standing and placing the brew on the bedside table before turning to face him.
"You could’ve ordered a maid for that. I don’t want you near