The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

Chapter 16. A Brother’s Rage

ALERIC.

An hour later she’s finished describing what she saw, and I am intrigued, because all we have ever seen is the plum eyes. It’s always

so fast…

“Sounds like a huge snake… only there’s no snake of that calibre.” I muse, she’s proved helpful, and she’s intelligent. I like that.

“Yeah, and my claws didn’t make a dent.” She says, a frown on her face as she sits opposite me holding a mug of hot chocolate.

I had settled for tea since she had limited

options. I still do not know how she is

staying out here in the middle of nowhere.

“Interesting…”

“So does Dad know about this?” She asks,

her sharp eyes observing me.

And there we have it, always thinking the

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king needs to know it all. He isn’t the only one who’s been protecting this country. Yes, he does, as does the council, however, all we are seeing are people being killed by something that leaves no traces. Neither Arden Corporation nor Leo Rossi were able to identify the cause of death. Aside from the

few who have been mauled. Even the witches

have not found a source. It’s a bit of a

mystery…”

She frowns. “I see… how long have these attacks been happening?”

“It’s been a few weeks, but we are trying and I’m certain this description you’ve given me will help greatly.”

“Will you make sure my name stays out of it?” She says, frowning slightly.

“You have my word, Princess.” I wink at her, and she smirks slightly, nodding. She’s wearing that green satin gown again but this time she did put on some panties… Her collarbones jut out, her breasts that are the

perfect size for her build are rising and falling, the cleavage teasing me from the

gap.

She clears her throat and I smirk. “Now that I know exactly what you offer, it’s rather hard to keep my eyes off you, do forgive me.”

She tilts her head. “Nothing to forgive. I wouldn’t mind doing this again sometime… no strings attached.”

No strings attached… that’s not the aim… but it’s a starting point…

“I like the sound of that.” I say, standing up, “Your number?”

“Want me to write it down for you, or will you remember it?” She questions teasingly as she stands up and approaches me. She’s seductive. The way she’s watching me now makes me want to pull her closer and maybe

fuck her once more before I leave… but I

think that’s enough for one night.

“I’m pretty good at remembering things,

and when the number belongs to such a pretty girl, there’s no way that I will forget

it.” I say.

“Alright, it’s 076…” She repeats her

number, my gaze on those plump lips of

hers as I just about register the eleven digits. 1

“Perfect.” I reply.

“Make sure you get someone to fix that window up first thing in the morning. I’ll

head out now.”

“I will.” She replies, running her fingers through her hair.

“And get that checked out, too.” I say, glancing at the side of her breast. I had offered, but she had refused.

“I’ll see you at school tomorrow.” I say

before I take my leave. She waits for a few

she closes the door and

into a run,

when I’m out

cottage… 3

had

some trousers. I pull them on

enter.

Charles says, bowing his

“Is Royce back?”

he is

blazer.” I give him a smile as he thanks me and I make my way to the

towards me. She’s wearing a floor-length silver nightgown, her brown hair open, and her blue eyes, which contain flecks of brown, are full of concern. “Is everything alright? Royce came home and Charlotte upset him,

at her…

“I’m sorry on his

have a word

you need to worry your

over.”

hears of this, it will only stress him even more. Royce listens to you.” She says, looking

he? Not entirely, not

now.” I say, planting a

her head, and I’m certain she’s caught Skyla’s scent. I’m

showered…

smile before I head towards the gym. Charlotte isn’t a concern. here, since she loves to annoy him, knowing he’ll give her a reaction. But she is also the

handle

door open to the gym hall, the sleek floors and the

grunts as he duels it out with one of the punch bags, one of many, each one reinforced to withstand extreme impact, but even then… the floor is covered

but still, he chooses to ignore

eyes that are raging with a burning anger. “She’s not a child and if she’s going to act like a brat, I’m going to tell her off. I warned her I’m not in the mood, end of

head and sigh. I wish he understood that it’s not that easy. All our lives I’ve been trying to take the force of our

just so he doesn’t have to do

pressure on him, but I try my best because unlike him my moral compass isn’t as powerful as his…

easier for others. 6

awake. She

Royce.” I

“What took you so

is why he’s

other.” I reply.

I know how

time comes and I claim her, she will be

I

a relationship, you plan to build

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counters.

alone.”

There’s nothing more to say. We aren’t seeing eye to eye anymore… there is nothing I have ever hidden from my brother, but somehow, I don’t want to tell him I had

my thumbprint, I step

it, I stare at the last messages

back…

my plan into action… Alright… here

but I had something

send you a message from there. I am sorry and I promise I’ll make it up to you… If you have it in you to forgive me, I really do want to meet up with you and I think once you agree, you’ll understand.

Goodnight.

sound

message changes to ‘Seen’ but she doesn’t reply.

send her a second

This is my new one. I’m looking forward

help but smirk

goes onto ‘Seen’

come around sooner or later, and

work that Royce has

eating out of the palm of

ROYCE.

my phone. The temptation to message her is there… but knowing who she is… I can’t,

her and maybe

Shouldn’t be my problem…

as Royce – no it doesn’t sting, but as Reign… it does… I had a

or so I thought.

I focus on what I need to do for her training. I’m going to have to set a regime

my laptop, checking the file that Colton had forwarded to me. There is no way to get out of this, or away from her

who offered, so I better bloody

Aleric steps in

over.

what happened last year and skim

a student and

she almost ripped his heart

had managed to stop her from killing him, and the queen had teleported with the hybrid Luna of the

managed to heal

mind