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

it’s getting harder… and fuck, the fact that there’s a room full of people just down the tiny hall and it’s

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

that out.” I smirk.

final round, but keep me filled

a beat before she smirks and

I know you are…

not the first time

Dad and other engagements. She would always

I miss that…

place the mug down and head out

you want a blanket or something to put over your seats?” she

alright, the seats are leather, easy to clean.”

the cream that got on my neck off with it. “Besides, it’s mainly on my T-shirt.

smirks, leaning against the door

worth it.” She muses, with a tilt of her head, her eyes raking over my abs before she snatches the shirt from my arms. “I’ll wash it

I won’t argue…

of her in my shirt

I force it

I say, since

shamelessly checking me out.

out,

view, can’t I? Besides, we’re friends. I should be allowed to admire

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

I’ll see

we can

plan, what time?”

“Six am.”

nods, her eyes raking over me once more before I turn and head

it up.

am unable to get

was able to forget

Bloody hell…

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

that no one

own house,

everyone.

will run some

shower with a towel around my waist, I glance at my phone

by step, commentating.

to love my Lil

is ready Royce, do

comes through

as I quickly grab some boxers and pants, knowing if Mom

so

I enter the

They’re all here.

Great.

my phone

her message.

but he did! I swear they need

close!’

so in short, you lost then?’

my

my phone into pocket

and taking my seat next

Charlotte and Mom are opposite us, with

have you been?” Dad asks after the member of staff removes

and leaves the

“Out,” I reply simply.

Dad repeats with a

one that doesn’t reach his

the need

picking up

and knife.

decided to come and join them, but like

meal?” Mom interjects. “The roast looks

Dad says, motioning for her to carry on, his eyes fixed

will make matters easier if Royce

struggling to share?” Aleric asks, his eyes

a friend’s.” I

Royce, because another Ruby is not another situation I want again.” Dad

jaws, “Jade, her name

I

she

opinion, you would be in a far lower position than you are. You have not shown me

says, hurt

eyes.

honest Catherine, he does nothing but his own

I’m beginning to wonder

out of his own good

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

keeps going, and I