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

the fact that there’s a room full of people just

I appreciate it.” She says, running her fingers

wash that out.” I smirk.

the final round, but keep

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

I know you are…

time

meetings, Dad and other engagements.

I miss that…

mug down and

your seats?” she asks when she pulls open the front

the seats are leather, easy to clean.” I say,

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

leaning against the door frame

her eyes raking over my abs before she snatches

I won’t argue…

image of her in my shirt

force it

mind?” I

shamelessly checking me out.

out, I step

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

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

don’t get too confident. So, I’ll see

I think we can use a

what time?” she scrunches up

“Six am.”

I turn and head to my car. She’s still

it up.

am unable to get what

minutes, I was able

Bloody hell…

Charles a good evening and head straight

that no one can

own house,

everyone.

will run some tests

my waist, I glance at my phone to see

by step, commentating.

love

Royce, do join

comes through

some

then so

minutes later, I enter the dining

They’re all here.

Great.

at my phone one

her message.

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

close!’

short, you lost then?’ I text

my

before slipping my phone into pocket before kissing mom

taking

Mom are opposite us, with Dad at the head of

been?” Dad asks after the

and leaves the

“Out,” I reply simply.

where.” Dad repeats with a

one that doesn’t reach his

the need to

emotionlessly, picking up my

and knife.

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

our meal?” Mom interjects. “The roast looks

motioning for her to carry on, his eyes fixed

make matters easier

to be struggling to share?” Aleric asks, his eyes cold as he

friend’s.” I

a friend Royce, because another Ruby is not another situation

“Jade, her name was

Ruby.” I reply

was, she

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

Mom says, hurt flashing

eyes.

am being honest Catherine, he does nothing but his own choice. He will face

beginning to wonder if

genuinely wants to help others out of his own

a small frown on her face as

and I drown