The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

Chapter 30. My Defiance

SKYLA.

I had grabbed a baggy cream knit top and pulled it over my crop top, pushing it back from my shoulders so it would cover my ass up, until Dad drops me at school, anyway. I’m sitting in the car, with my earPods in and tapping my foot to the beat of the music.

“Can we try to talk about this?” He says, looking over at me.

“No,” I say, glancing at him but refusing to switch my music off.

He sighs, frowning as he stares out ahead at the winding road. “You know we’re worried about you Sky. That’s why we’re here, to help you and fucking be there for you. It’s fine to struggle, it’s fine not to be fucking in control. It’s fine to let others see that.”

No, it’s not and I’m dealing… somewhat.

Mama had healed me, the pain of the poisons and the bite were gone, and I feel alive. Not sure if that’s a good thing,

considering I might lose control faster.

“Fucking talk to me Sky.”

“You know what the problem is?” I say, taking my pods out and looking at Dad pointedly.

“I’m all fucking ears.” He replies, turning on the heating to clear the steam from the

windshield.

I sigh, frustrated. “You’re being pushy. I’m fine, like I’m fucking fine. Can you like just stop getting in my business? I know you care for me, but seriously I’m doing ok. I’m trying to figure my shit out.”

He frowns, but I think he’s gotten the

picture that no, I’m not going to share my issues.

He sighs but says nothing. I’m not sure if

it’s because he doesn’t want to rile my Lycan up or if he genuinely accepted I’m not going to give in. Either way, I’m cool with it.

We fall silent, and Dad reaches over. Cupping the back of my head, he rubs it

gently. Just the way he did when I was a kid… my chest constricts and tugs painfully, but I refuse to let him see that side… 7

“So, what’s going on between you and Arden?” He asks, ruffling my hair.

My heart skips a beat, but I try to remain as normal as possible. He sits back and I give him a mock glare as I shake my head, fixing my curls. Not that they were styled anyway.

“You were there. Didn’t you hear our conversation?” I ask, cocking a brow.

He glances at me, and I keep my face straight. He knows I know how good his hearing is and although I’m not sure if he heard or not, I’m going to pretend like he did.

“Not much considering the music and everyone else there…” He frowns. 1

I shrug casually. “Well, you know me. I like to get under others’ skin. I actually saw him at a club before I even knew he was my

teacher, and we may have flirted.”

Dad’s eyes flash but I’ve never shied away from speaking about such things and with Mama and Dad they want us to be open with them, so Dad has to always suck it up. I smirk. However, even I’m not stupid enough to tell him everything that went down.

dined with?” Dad

the very same handsome. fucker. Anyway, when he realised I am his

up and he nods. “Good.”

of the Academy, his

know for a fact

dented the damn thing.

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to play this game. And then me being me finds great pleasure in trying to get a reaction from him. But

arms.

nods, “That explains you

office.” He mutters. 2

thuds, fuck… he heard

you don’t need to worry. He’s too

anything.”

Unlike his brother….

reaches into his pocket

wallet.

know what I’m going to say Sky,

as the car pulls up

grumbles. 4

nod slowly and snatch his wallet from him, raiding

notesies, all for mesies… Come

a fellow Alpha sent his eighteen-year-old daughter to your pack to

swiping the entire bundle of notes. I toss his empty wallet at him which he barely catches and quickly open the door before I

“Sky.” Dad growls. 3

turn and smirk

Karma.” I wink at him, sticking my tongue out and grabbing my bag. I hear Malevolent stir, but she knows she’s safe with me. I slam the door shut before he can reply and saunter into school, chuckling as

the hell would you give me a wallet of money if

I could go cat

town nearby. I’ll grab

later…

I strut through the halls, ignoring the stares I’m getting. They may be scared of me, but they can’t deny they

she isn’t scared… I wouldn’t mind

piece of that booty.

says as

at you.” I cast her one last

wink before

you know where Aleric Arden would be at

‘Professor Arden?’

cute, Professor my foot.

no damn professor.

‘Yeah him.’

is probably

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the labs.’ Her reply comes. ”

absolutely…’ I

growl, but that’s not enough to deter me. I’m still going to do what I came here for. I quicken my pace. I’m a woman on a

the corner, but it’s the way his breathing

and ragged that