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.”

that urge to kiss her again rises inside of

that there’s a room full of people just down the tiny hall and

I appreciate it.” She says, running her fingers through her hair before she cringes

that out.”

final round, but keep

before she

I know you are…

the first time I’ve

to meetings, Dad and other engagements. She would always keep

I miss that…

mug down and head out to the

seats?” she asks

it’s alright, the seats are leather, easy to

cream that got on my neck off with it. “Besides, it’s mainly on my

smirks, leaning against the door

tilt of her head, her eyes raking over my abs

I won’t argue…

image of her in

I force

you mind?” I say, since

shamelessly checking me out.

out, I

I should be allowed to admire a fine sculpture. Got to have some

but I don’t want her to recognise me as Reign… the temptation to just tell her

get too confident. So, I’ll

can use a change of

what

“Six am.”

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

it up.

get what had happened out of

a few minutes, I was able to forget everything

Bloody hell…

and head straight upstairs

no one can

in my own

everyone.

run

a towel around my waist, I glance at my phone to see she’s sent me a string of

by step, commentating.

to love

is ready Royce, do

through the

grab some boxers and pants, knowing if

so does

later, I

They’re all here.

Great.

my phone

her message.

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

close!’

so in short, you

my

hit send, before slipping my phone into pocket before kissing mom and Charlotte

forehead and taking my

are opposite us, with Dad at the head

you been?” Dad asks after the member of staff

and leaves

“Out,” I reply simply.

asked where.” Dad repeats with

one that doesn’t reach his cold

I don’t feel the need to

emotionlessly, picking up

and knife.

and join them, but like always,

meal?” Mom interjects. “The

for her to carry on, his eyes

matters

were you, Royce, that you seem to be struggling to share?” Aleric asks, his eyes cold as he turns to look at

a friend’s.” I reply

I hope it is just a friend Royce, because another Ruby is not another situation

jaws, “Jade, her name

I

was, she

court’s opinion, you would be in a far lower position than you are. You have not shown me that you are worthy of being my

says, hurt flashing

eyes.

honest Catherine, he does nothing but his own choice. He will face the consequences if

beginning to wonder if

wants to help others out of

sits there quietly, a small frown on her face as she ducks her

going, and I drown him out