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.”

and that urge to kiss her again

her, it’s getting harder… and fuck, the fact that there’s a room full of people just down the tiny hall and it’s not bothering me

it.” She says, running her

better wash that out.” I

probably miss the final round,

a beat before she smirks and nods.

I know you are…

not the first time

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

I miss that…

and head out

something to put over your seats?” she asks

it’s alright, the seats are leather, easy to clean.” I say,

it. “Besides, it’s mainly on

door

eyes raking over my abs before she snatches the shirt from my arms. “I’ll

I won’t argue…

her in my shirt fills my

I force

you mind?” I say, since

shamelessly checking me out.

my keys out, I

I? Besides, we’re friends. I should be allowed to admire a fine

me as Reign… the temptation to

get too confident. So, I’ll

think we can use a change of

a plan, what

“Six am.”

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

it up.

I am unable to get what had happened out of my

minutes, I was able to

Bloody hell…

a good evening and head straight upstairs to shower, but first I lock the

One that no

my own house, I

everyone.

will run

my waist, I glance at my phone to see she’s sent me

by step, commentating.

love my Lil

ready Royce, do

through the

as I quickly grab some boxers and pants,

then so does

I enter the dining

They’re all here.

Great.

phone

her message.

know how, but he did! I swear they need a rematch.

close!’

so in short, you

my

before slipping my phone into pocket before kissing mom

forehead and taking my seat

Mom are opposite us, with Dad at the head

the

leaves

“Out,” I reply simply.

Dad

one that doesn’t reach his cold

the need to

picking

and knife.

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

on our meal?” Mom interjects.

motioning for her to carry on, his eyes fixed

matters easier

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

friend’s.”

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

my jaws, “Jade, her name

Ruby.” I

she was just a

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 worthy of being my

hurt flashing in

eyes.

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

beginning to

out of

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

going, and I drown him out