The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess
Chapter 43

Chapter 43

Chapter 43. When it’s Enough

ROYCE.

My heart’s racing as she sits there in front of

me, looking the perfect image of the sexy little thing she is.

Her seductive, tantalising behaviour is luring me in and I’m falling.

Just the way I began falling for her without seeing her… the reason I began to struggle to connect withmy ex…

I’m not falling because I know I’ve fallen with someone I shouldn’t fall for.

And this time, I know she’s not flirting on purpose. It’s not to get to me, but if only she knew this got tome worse. I want to yank her close and kiss her senseless, but how do I do that when I’m the worstthing for her?

Being a part of my life is nothing I’d wish on anyone… even if I wasn’t her teacher, being with me…would be hell.

My gaze dips to those plump lips, the corner. smeared with cream that I just want to lick right off… But Idon’t- I can’t.

Instead, I reach up. Brushing my thumb across the corner of her mouth, she turns her head instinctivelyand licks the cream off my finger. Those pretty lush lips wrapping

around them.

Fuck…

She acts feisty; she acts like she’s the queen of zero fucks, but there’s a vulnerability

inside of her that fucks with my mind. She acts brave, to show the world she’s dealing, when I knowshe’s struggled with more things than she’ll ever voice out aloud.

I want to shield her from it all… I’m ready to, and I don’t know why.

But I know the greatest thing I need to

protect her from is my family… If only it was just them… but the

Court

of Solaria is behind

them.

Am I strong enough to take them both, or will I fuck this up even more?

The sound of footsteps makes me jerk back, my heart thudding as I stride towards the sink, just as oneof the Westwood boys

enters.

“How long are you… wow, what happened here?” Ares asks, and I know he’s watching

us sharply.

“Food fight.” Skyla says, chuckling lightly,

but her heart’s still racing.

Glad he hasn’t shifted and can’t hear that. I

wash my hands and face in the sink. I’m a mess though, there’s whipped cream

everywhere…

I almost smile. I can’t deny that it was fun.

“Well, the final round is going to start

soon.” Ares says.

“Oh yeah, let me finish the drinks. We’re coming.” Skyla sounds a bit distracted.

“Sure…” He replies before I hear him walk out. I turn to Skyla to see she’s wiping her face and neck.

“I’m actually going to head out. I’m going to get this all over everything if I stay.” I say

quietly.

She looks at me, and I think I see the flicker

of regret in her eyes.

Fuck, I hate that I’m making her feel like she’s done something wrong.

“Your drink… it’s still hot yet.” She says holding up a black cat-shaped mug.

Is that your way of asking me to stay for longer?

I walk over to her, trying not to let her scent get to me as I pick up one of the hot

chocolate mugs.

“Lucky for me I can fix the temperature.” I whisper, letting coolness flow through to the mug until it coolsa little before downing it in one go.

“Sexy.” She remarks before shaking her head. “I mean the powers.”

I nod, “Sure.”

Our eyes meet, and that urge to kiss her again rises inside of me.

I’m not safe around her, it’s getting harder… and fuck, the fact that there’s a room full of people justdown the tiny hall and it’s not bothering me is bad.

“Thanks anyway for coming to check up on me, I appreciate it.” She says, running her fingers throughher hair before she cringes when she gets cream on her hand.

“Yeah, you better wash that out.” I smirk. ”

So, I’ll probably miss the final round, but keep me filled in?”

Her heart skips a beat before she smirks and nods. “I’m great at commentating.”

I know you are…

It’s not the first time I’ve had to miss

matches due to meetings, Dad and other engagements. She would always keep me updated.

I miss that…

I place the mug down and head out to the hallway.

“Do you want a blanket or something to put over your seats?” she asks when she pulls open the frontdoor, glancing out at my car.

“No, it’s alright, the seats are leather, easy to clean.” I say, pulling my top off, and

wiping the cream that got on my neck off with it. “Besides, it’s mainly on my T-shirt. You really wentcrazy with that can.”

She smirks, leaning against the door frame and crosses her arms.

“It was worth it.” She muses, with a tilt of her head, her eyes raking over my abs before she snatchesthe shirt from my arms. “I’ll wash it and return it.”

I won’t argue…

An image of her in my shirt fills my mind

and I force it away.

“Do you mind?” I say, since she’s still

shamelessly checking me out.

Taking my keys out, I step outside.

“Not at all, I can enjoy a good view, can’t I? Besides, we’re friends. I should be allowed to admire a finesculpture. Got to have some benefits to being friends with a total hottie.” She states.

Yeah, I didn’t mind, but I don’t want her to recognise me as Reign… the temptation to just tell her isthere, but I don’t.

“Yeah, don’t get too confident. So, I’ll see you tomorrow. Let’s meet for training

before classes. I think we can use a change of place.”

“Oh? sounds like a plan, what time?” she scrunches up her nose.

“Six am.”

She groans but nods, her eyes raking over me once more before I turn and head to my car. She’s stillwatching as I get in and start

it up.

Even now, I am unable to get what had happened out of my head.

For a few minutes, I was able to forget everything else.

Bloody hell…

Reaching home, I enter, bidding Charles a good evening and head straight upstairs to shower, but first Ilock the blood away in my

safe. One that no one can access.

Even in my own house, I cannot trust

everyone.

I will run some tests tonight…

Stepping out of the shower with a towel around my waist, I glance at my phone to see she’s sent me astring of messages, step

by step, commentating.

Got to love my Lil Lucifer.

‘Dinner is ready Royce, do join us.’ Mom’s

voice comes through the link.

‘Sure.’ I say, as I quickly grab some boxers and pants, knowing if Mom knows I

returned then so does Dad.

Ten minutes later, I enter the dining room.

They’re all here.

Great.

I glance at my phone one last time and read

her message.

‘Black Wolf won. I don’t know how, but he did! I swear they need a rematch. It was

close!’

‘LOL, so in short, you lost then?’ I text back.

my

I hit send, before slipping my phone into pocket before kissing mom and Charlotte on

the forehead and taking my seat next to

Aleric. Charlotte and Mom are opposite us, with Dad at the head of the table.

“Where have you been?” Dad asks after the member of staff removes the lids of our

dishes and leaves the room.

“Out,” I reply simply.

“I asked where.” Dad repeats with a small

smile, one that doesn’t reach his cold eyes.

“And I don’t feel the need to share.” I

counter emotionlessly, picking up my fork

and knife.

I’m not hungry but I still decided to come and join them, but like always, it’s the questions I dislike.

“Shall we at least begin on our meal?” Mom interjects. “The roast looks absolutely delicious.”

“Go right ahead, sweetheart.” Dad says, motioning for her to carry on, his eyes fixed on mine.

“It will make matters easier if Royce simply

replies… Where were you, Royce, that you seem to be struggling to share?” Aleric asks, his eyes coldas he turns to look at me.

“At a friend’s.” I reply shortly.

“Oh, I hope it is just a friend Royce, because another Ruby is not another situation I want again.” Dadsays curtly.

I clench my jaws, “Jade, her name was Jade,

not Ruby.” I reply icily.

“Whatever it was, she was just a bad

influence, and in the end, she left you. Do something worthwhile with your time, Royce. If it wasn’t forthe court’s opinion, you would be in a far lower position than you are. You have not shown me that youare worthy of being my son.”

“Kenneth!” Mom says, hurt flashing in her

eyes.

“I am being honest Catherine, he does nothing but his own choice. He will face the consequences ifthis careless behaviour

keeps going… I’m beginning to wonder if he

simply genuinely wants to help others out of his own good will, with nothing in return.”

I look ahead at Charlotte, who sits there quietly, a small frown on her face as she ducks her head,focusing on her food.

He keeps going, and I drown him out until

he calls me.

“Royce, do you want to witness my wrath?! Do not ignore me!” He thunders. “If it was not for you,holding the Solaris power, you would not be so arrogant!”

“I’ll welcome your wrath… I don’t see me

doing as I want, as arrogance, but maybe

that’s just me… as for the court, they need to

remember that I’m the one who wields the

power that the court wants, is it not? This isn’t even about me.” I ask icily.

“Don’t give yourself so much importance Royce.” Aleric remarks, his face wearing a mask to disguisethe irritation he’s feeling, but he’s failing.

“Am I the one giving myself importance or

the court? Ask yourself why that’s the case, Aleric?” I growl, hating how he had to butt in every fuckingtime.

“Royce, enough.” Dad warns, and I can’t help but scoff.

If it wasn’t for this shit, life would be so

much easier. Even Aleric doesn’t know the

truth, but Dad does… He knows the extent of my abilities.

“No, since this family likes to share everything, what’s to hide?” I ask Dad coldly.

“Royce, if you don’t want to share where you went, then let’s end this discussion. Now.” Dad’s eyesflash and I wonder why he’s so adamant to hide it from Aleric.

Aside from the bitch fit that he’ll throw.

Aleric looks between us, and I know he didn’t miss what I said, and, as if on cue, he places his forkdown.

“What power do you think you have that the High Court sees as special? The Goddess and

the Sun God himself have blessed us. I represent that.’ Aleric declares.

I can see the suspicion in his eyes at how

Dad changed the topic. I’m not sure if he’s trying to convince me or himself.

‘Royce, do not delve into it, you know the rules.’ Dad warns through the link.

I ignore him, glancing at Aleric.

“Yeah, you sure do.” I reply to his

statement, finally appreciating the silence

that has fallen over the table.

Only the sound of the cutlery against the

china filled the room.

“How are classes going Charlotte?” Dad asks

after a few moments.

“Excellent father… I was thinking since Aleric and Royce teach at the Academy, I was wondering if Icould attend Midnight Academy?” She braves, making me look up as Mom looks concerned and Dadfrowns.

“That is a discussion I have already been

through with you Charlotte, you will not step foot into that place.” Dad says dangerously.

“But Aleric and Royce are-”

Dad slams his knife down, making Charlotte

jump.

“I said no.” He hisses, his eyes flashing

dangerously.

She looks down. Despite being treated like a

princess, she’s also kept caged.

“But-”

“CHARLOTTE!” Dad thunders.

“There’s nothing wrong with her wanting to be around other kids her age.” I say,

knowing that neither Mom nor Aleric were about to defend her.

“Royce, please don’t make matters worse.” Mom says. “Charlotte is getting the best education.”

“But she wants to attend an actual school, like she said Aleric and I are-”

“It’s not safe. She’s better off here. One would think you would know that. Do you really want our sisterin a place that is full of people with ill intentions?”

“Coming from a predator himself, I’m shocked that you care.” I counter icily.

“Royce!” Mom gasps.

Aleric’s eyes flash, his eyes blazing as he glares at me.

“Take it back.”

No.

“I said nothing but the truth, right? Tell me, isn’t preying on your students, fucking

wrong?”