A DANGEROUS AGREEMENT VALERIA My brain finally connected with reality , and it told me I was lying on my side on a bed . Not chained . Not imprisoned . Not bound . And definitely very much alive . I felt an incredible vitality surging inside me , healing , repairing my wounds . Confused , I opened my eyes halfway , staring at an old wooden wall I know this wallpaper its from the inn where we were staying , in that … pack where I was kidnapped and taken to those vampires who sold me as a slave , and then … then the Lycan King rescued me ! Up to that point , everything had been terrifying , but manageable . However , the memories of all the sexual things I did with King Aldric afterward … were impossible to bear ! Phrases like … I need you to touch me more , Aldric … and … I want to taste you like you did with mine … short- circuited my mind . Uuuuhhhh ! I grabbed the pillow and screamed into it , burying my face full of shame . Did the King leave me here at the inn ? Most likely . And honestly , for the best because I dont think I could ever face him again after what I did . Are you done suffocating yourself with the pillow ? His deep voice echoed behind me , and I froze . This mans habit of silently lurking is going to give me a heart attack one day . Valeria , turn around and face me , he ordered . I considered playing dead . Dead from being a shameless slut . What a fitting end for my disaster of a life . In the end , I had to turn slowly , keeping my gaze down , cheeks burning there was no way to pretend I didnt . remember . Especially when my eyes landed directly on his crotch . He was sitting in a chair beside the bed , legs spread , wearing dark trousers . By the Goddess , I clearly remembered how that monstrous thing pulsed in my mouth , how hot and delicious it was Dont do that , Valeria . Your scent is too tempting … He leaned forward , and I lifted my eyes only to find his narrowed gray ones just inches from my face . That masculine , sexy face so perfect had been buried between my legs , giving me pleasure Id only dreamed of in the past Dorian had never loved me that passionately . I swallowed hard and jerked back , pressing myself against the wall , clutching the pillow protectively . +25 BONUS A DANGEROUS AGREEMENT As if I wasnt the one who had practically molested the King Hes the one who needs protection from me . Thank you , Your Majesty , for searching for me and rescuing me , I said , forcing my thoughts into order , speaking as steadily as I could . I … I apologize . Im deeply ashamed . I understand if you wish for me to leave the castle and never return NO . His voice was sharp , cutting Look at me , Valeria . Look at me . Dont make me repeat myself . His command made me meet his gaze , gripping the pillow tighter in my fists . Youre not going anywhere . You belong right here , with me . What happened … it wasnt your fault . It was a forbidden sexual spell , used on slaves to keep them aroused for their masters . His words shocked me . That woman … Adeles sister … She put something inside me a weird black creature , I remembered , shivering That wretched woman had done something cruel to me . Shes dead now . But she left a bewitched Aurum butterfly inside your body . A female one . Its still there . Still ? But …. in the forest… after what we did … didnt it cure me ? I feel fine now , I whispered , panicked . It didnt cure you , Valeria . It was only satisfied for now . Until we find the male counterpart , it wont leave your body . Aldric explained it so calmly , sitting there with his powerful arms crossed over his chest , while I … I was on the verge of hyperventilating . This meant I was cursed to turn into a desperate , needy woman every time that damned whore butterfly craved sex Valeria , calm down . Youre sweating . Slow down Come on , slower … He moved onto the bed , the wood creaking under his weight as he patted my back gently . S Sir … Where can I find the cure ? I … I cant live like this forever ! What do I do when I have another … crisis ? Ive already sent a spy into the underworld to find the sorcerer holding the male counterpart , he replied . And as for dealing with the next crisis … His voice dropped lower , turning husky. I think we both know how we can handle that . His tone was suggestive . We were too close . Sitting together on the narrow bed , my back pressed against the wall , his broad frame trapping me in . His hand slid to my bent legs , tracing slow , lazy circles along my skin . He didnt say anything else just waited for me . I finally lifted my gaze , examining his steel sharp eyes , searching for deception . 20 +25 BONUS A DANGEROUS AGREEMENT But there was none . Only raw , unmasked desire burning there . Everything I experienced last night replayed in my mind the way my body had truly felt alive , desired , wanted . Never , not once , had this man looked at my scars with disgust . Why was it that when I was beautiful , the wolf I gave everything to had rejected me for another woman , but now , when I was broken and scarred … someone could actually want me ? I dont like sharing a bed with other women , I blurted out bluntly . My mind was spinning . I wont , he answered without hesitation . While this agreement lasts , I wont touch other women . And neither will you touch other men . Why was he doing this for a broken , ugly maid ? This time , I didnt avoid his gaze . I searched for a trap , a lie . But there was nothing . He held my stare , raw , unguarded showing me exactly what he wanted . What did I have to lose by trying ? To finally feel what it was like to be wanted to have a passionate man claim my body , make me feel desired . Would people think I was just another one of King Aldrics temporary toys ? I didnt care anymore . When I had lived my life pretending to be perfect , it had brought me nothing but pain . It would be just for a while . Then we would go back to normal two adults , temporary lovers … No consequences . Nothing to lose . I accept your terms , Your Majesty . Ill … bother you whenever I … need your help . You can bother me as often as you want . Anywhere . Ill never say no , he replied in that husky , dangerous whisper , his eyes trailing toward my lips . A wild flutter spread through my chest , my belly tightening with heat . It had to be the spells fault . I thought I was just gambling on a few moments of reckless passion . But what I had truly wagered … was my heart . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!