The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

Chapter 28

Chapter 28. A Hard Truth

SKYLA.

A game?

He’s so close, his thundering heart and those brilliant blue eyes are too much. All I can see is him, his scent wreaking havoc with my mind and I suddenly feel as if there is no air and I’m drowning in his rage.

I let out a shaky breath, trying to control my emotions. I exhale, and I’m surprised to see the puff of visible air.

It’s so cold in here? Is a window open?

“He told you.” I state quietly, looking into his eyes.

I don’t even know how to feel about that…

Why would Aleric do that?

He almost smirks, his cold eyes boring into mine.

“Of course he did,” he scoffs. “Why not gloat right?”

“That wasn’t-”

“Whatever it was. The thing is, Skyla… don’t mess me about. You thought since you couldn’t have one brother, why not just have the other? Correct?”

I stay quiet, his words hitting a nerve. 2

He sees right through me.

“You know what? You and Aleric seem to be

the perfect match… carry on, I wish you both all the best, because this Arden is not going to be added to your list of fucks.” 5

He pushes away from the wall, turning away from me as if he’s too disgusted to even look at me and, for the first time in my life, I’m regretting sleeping with someone…

“Move.” His command emanates through me and although it does nothing to bend me to his will, the power in it stuns me. I can feel it in the air and my heart thunders.

He isn’t normal…

I try to think of a sassy comeback but I have

fuck-all to say.

I slowly step aside, and he doesn’t even

bother looking at me as he pulls the door open, but then he pauses.

“Tell your father that I thank him for the dinner invitation, but something has come up, and I needed to leave.”

He doesn’t wait for a reply and swiftly exits.

I close my eyes, slumping back against the door as it thuds shut and sigh heavily.

That went downhill fast…

Taking a few deep breaths, I shiver at how

cold I feel.

I open my eyes, unsure how to process my emotions. His words stung, but I don’t care. I know deep down that I did what I did to prove a point. What did I think, that he wouldn’t find out? Yeah, that was a stupid

assumption to make.

I feel stupid, angry, irritated, and hurt. 2

But fuck, it’s my own doing.

I scan the bathroom, frowning when my attention falls on the large mirrors that line

the wall behind the sink basins.

Frost? I push away from the door and slowly

walk over to them, looking at the corner of the glass that meets the ceiling.

There’s ice…

I tilt my head, frowning. Earlier I had felt as if the temperature had dropped in here. I’m certain when I came in here it wasn’t this

cold.

What is going on?

I’m about to reach for my phone when I realise it’s not with me. I glance at the door before I quickly climb onto the marble

counter and reach for the corner of the glass.

Ice cold.

It is not even just steam, it was solid ice coating the corner of the mirror. The glass around the ice was frosty and had partially

steamed up.

Strange….

down, feeling my unease and restlessness rising. I’m trying to distract

do so.

so… upset

take a deep breath, knowing I

of here before I lose control.

return to the table where

smirking over something Kataleya

said.

his arm around

on me like a fucking tidal wave, and

want to run…

get out of here before my emotions fuck

about the ice cream tub incident with Alessandra.” She

and nod. “Oh, that

Hide it all.

I have to.

the way

yeah! I caught your guest on

and he said he

thank you for the dinner.” I say lightly,

“His fucking loss, Kat just ordered the entire

menu.”

“I only

all…”

sure even the food is probably grateful to be devoured

little foodles who talk and chat and their

head, pushing my

at me, motioning me to sit on his other

don’t argue, sliding into the space

lingers, and it only makes

dessert am I devouring?” I ask,

my leg,

Dad said, lots.” Kat says with a

smile.

thuds and

neck.

scraps left for Malevolent?” I ask, not wanting to feel so upset. I had fed her bits in between,

not sure how much

has eaten…

her.”

as Dad

say anything as his

and I hate that

Instead, I

emotions and the one thing I know is that no matter how many men hurt me,

fuck up. Dad will always

here for me. 4

can’t tell

strong arm around me, pulling me close. I close my eyes, inhaling his woody scent that always holds that touch of smoke. His steady beating heart and the warmth of his embrace make me

a place that will always

heart’s thudding and I’m

I’m grateful when he

tells me he heard

I’m sure,

bring it

soon after but

a mess and no matter how much I pretend I’m enjoying

we’re done

cream. Dad asks for

sir who was with you already footed the bill.” The

bitch, he’s

it all?” Dad

left a generous amount that covers a hefty tip too and the desserts.” She

blushing lightly.

Great.

I fucking ate the food he paid for…

He

hard

packed?” Kat asks politely

course.” The waitress smiles at her, glancing at Dad a final time before she takes the dessert

for the packed desserts to return before we leave the restaurant and head to the car. Kat’s holding the leftovers carefully as we get back into the car. This time I tell her to sit in the

back against the leather seats of Dad’s car, trying not to let Royce’s words mess with my head space. I have tried

His disgust…his anger…

he told Dad? I know I’m looking for an avenue to release my anger, and Aleric is the

I’m fucking going to sort that pretty little shit

we finally reach my home. Kat’s singing along to the songs and we’re silent. She’s a good singer, but she’s shy. Only

Malevolent in

see you

the fucking rush? Not going

asks as he

uninvited and

I don’t want Dad around… I want

alone.

come in?”

he’d

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