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

before she closes the

run, shifting into

when I’m out

cottage… 3

return to the mansion and I had already minded linked ahead to

trousers. I pull

enter.

Aleric.” Charles says,

“Is Royce back?”

Aleric, he is in the gym

a smile as he thanks me and I make my way

see Mother walk 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, and

her… did

sigh, pulling her into my arms. “I’m sorry on his

I’ll have a

to worry your pretty

over.”

stress him even more. Royce listens to you.” She says,

Not

have a word with him now.” I say,

I’m certain she’s caught Skyla’s scent. I’m glad

showered…

give her a reaction. But she is also the princess of this family. Being the youngest, she has been kept protected and always treated

and handle with

to the gym hall, the sleek floors and the countless

one of many, each one reinforced to withstand

but still, he chooses to ignore me. “Alright, why are you so angry that

me with 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

not that easy. All our lives I’ve

doesn’t have

haven’t always succeeded in accomplishing that, and he still has a lot of pressure on him, but I try my best because unlike him my moral compass

easier for others. 6

awake. She doesn’t

stress, Royce.” I

clenches his jaw, looking me over. “What took you so long?”

why he’s so

know each other.” I reply. He clenches his jaw, turning

not worry; I know how

the time comes and I claim her, she will be

I can

relationship, you

((

lies?” He counters. “Leave

alone.”

eye to eye anymore… there is nothing I have ever hidden from

my pockets, I turn and leave, heading upstairs. Unlocking my door with my thumbprint, I step inside my room. I head to the bedside and open the bottom

it, I stare at the last messages she has

back…

the next part of my plan into action…

Hey stranger, I’m sorry, but I had something come

will stop using this one. I’ll send you a message from there. I am sorry

Goodnight.

I sound like

to ‘Seen’ but she doesn’t reply. I

send her a

is my new one. I’m looking forward to hearing

but smirk when the

goes onto ‘Seen’

sooner or

work that Royce has

eating out of the palm of my hand very

ROYCE.

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

don’t trust Aleric around her and maybe I’m overthinking

Shouldn’t be my problem…

– 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

forwarded to me. There is no way to get out of this, or away from her and

who offered, so I better

steps in

over.

on the report of what happened last year and skim through it. She got into

with a student and lost

the point she almost ripped

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

had managed to heal

frown, my mind returning to