The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

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 with my 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 to me worse. I want to yank her close and kiss her senseless, but how do I do that when I’m the worst thing 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 I don’t- I can’t.

Instead, I reach up. Brushing my thumb across the corner of her mouth, she turns her head instinctively and 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 know she’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 one of 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 cools a little before downing it in one go.

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

I nod, “Sure.”

meet, and that urge to kiss her

a room full of people just down the tiny hall and it’s not bothering

coming to check up on me, I appreciate it.” She says, running her fingers through her

you better wash that out.” I smirk.

probably miss the final round,

a beat before she smirks and nods. “I’m great

I know you are…

the first time

meetings, Dad and other engagements. She

I miss that…

the mug down and head out

over your seats?” she asks

easy to clean.” I say, pulling

off with it. “Besides, it’s mainly on my T-shirt. You really went

door frame and crosses

it.” She muses, with a tilt of her head, her eyes raking over my abs before she snatches the shirt from my

I won’t argue…

of her in my

force

I say, since she’s

shamelessly checking me out.

out,

we’re friends. I should be allowed to admire a fine sculpture. Got to have some benefits to being friends with a total hottie.” She

to recognise me as Reign… the temptation to just tell her is

don’t get too confident. So, I’ll see

can

sounds like a plan, what time?” she

“Six am.”

eyes raking over me once more before I turn and head to my car. She’s still watching as I

it up.

to get what had

few minutes, I was able to forget

Bloody hell…

bidding Charles a good evening and head straight upstairs to shower,

that no one can

my own house,

everyone.

run some tests

glance at

by step, commentating.

to love my

is ready Royce, do join us.’

through

as I quickly grab some boxers

so does

later, I enter

They’re all here.

Great.

at my phone one last

her message.

don’t know how, but he did! I swear they need

close!’

you lost then?’

my

into pocket before kissing

forehead and taking my seat

Charlotte and Mom are opposite us, with Dad at the

Dad asks after the

leaves the

“Out,” I reply simply.

asked where.” Dad repeats with

doesn’t reach his

the need

emotionlessly, picking up

and knife.

to come and join them, but like always, it’s the

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

motioning for her

matters easier

were you, Royce, that you seem to be struggling to share?” Aleric asks,

friend’s.”

Royce, because another Ruby is

clench my jaws, “Jade,

I

she was just a

she left you. Do something worthwhile with your time, Royce. If it wasn’t for the court’s opinion, you would be in a far lower position than you are. You have not shown me that you are

hurt flashing in

eyes.

does nothing but his own choice. He will face the consequences if

beginning to

out of his

ahead at Charlotte, who sits there quietly, a small frown on her face as

going, and I drown