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

harder… and fuck, the fact that there’s a room full

for coming to check up on me, I appreciate it.” She says, running her fingers through her hair before she cringes when she

that out.” I

miss the final round, but keep me filled

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

I know you are…

first time I’ve

and other

I miss that…

place the mug down and head

put over your seats?” she asks when she pulls open the front door, glancing out at

the seats are leather, easy to clean.” I

my neck off with it. “Besides, it’s

leaning against the door

tilt of her head, her eyes raking over my abs before she snatches the

I won’t argue…

image of her in my shirt fills my

force it

mind?” I say, since she’s

shamelessly checking me out.

keys out,

allowed to admire a fine sculpture. Got to have some

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

I’ll see

think we can use

like a plan, what time?” she scrunches up

“Six am.”

once more before I turn and head to my car. She’s still watching as I get in

it up.

am unable to get what had happened out

was able to

Bloody hell…

and head straight upstairs to shower, but first

One that no one can

own house, I cannot

everyone.

will run

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

by step, commentating.

love my Lil

ready Royce,

through

I quickly grab some boxers and pants, knowing if Mom

so

I

They’re all here.

Great.

glance at my phone

her message.

how, but he did! I swear they need a

close!’

you lost then?’ I text

my

slipping my phone into pocket

forehead and taking my seat

Charlotte and Mom are opposite us, with Dad

after the member of staff removes the lids of

and leaves

“Out,” I reply simply.

where.” Dad repeats with a

doesn’t reach his cold

don’t feel the need

picking up

and knife.

not hungry but I still decided to come and join them, but like always,

begin on our meal?” Mom interjects. “The roast looks absolutely

sweetheart.” Dad says, motioning for her to carry on, his eyes

make matters easier if

seem to be struggling to share?” Aleric

friend’s.” I reply

it is just a friend Royce, because another Ruby

jaws, “Jade, her

Ruby.” I reply

she was just

If it wasn’t for the court’s opinion, you would be in a far lower position than

hurt flashing

eyes.

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

I’m beginning

others out of his own good

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

and I drown him out