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 to comfort 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 , mutilated slave , 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 collarbone . 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 chocolate 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 to lay 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 be comforting Stay here . Dont move . Ill be back quickly . I wanted to touch her cheek , to reassure her , but my claws were too large , 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 +25 BONUS I had to find a way to help her heal but first , there was one last 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 . Take these women to the next safe village . Pay for everything with his money . Ill be checking to make sure youve done it . And if you lay 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 place any second . Her soaked black 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 me completely . 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 kept coming 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 . 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