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.”

urge to kiss her again rises inside

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 gets cream

that out.”

probably miss the final

before she smirks and

I know you are…

time I’ve had to

meetings, Dad and other

I miss that…

mug down and head out

want a blanket or something to put over your seats?” she asks when she pulls open the front door, glancing out at my

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

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

door frame and crosses her

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

I won’t argue…

image of her in my shirt fills my

force

you mind?” I say, since

shamelessly checking me out.

keys out,

a good view, can’t I? Besides, we’re friends. I should be allowed to admire a fine sculpture. Got to have some benefits to being friends

recognise me as

too confident. So, I’ll see you tomorrow. Let’s meet for

can use a change of

like a plan, what time?” she scrunches

“Six am.”

her eyes raking over me once more before I turn and head to my car. She’s

it up.

now, I am unable to get what had happened out of my

was

Bloody hell…

straight upstairs to shower, but first I lock the

no one

my own house,

everyone.

will run some tests

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

by step, commentating.

love

Royce, do join us.’

comes through

I quickly grab some boxers and pants,

so does

minutes later, I enter the dining

They’re all here.

Great.

glance at my phone one last time and

her message.

but he did! I swear they

close!’

short, you lost then?’ I

my

send, before slipping my phone into pocket before

taking my seat

Mom are opposite us, with Dad at the head

after the

leaves the

“Out,” I reply simply.

where.” Dad repeats with

one that doesn’t reach his

feel the

picking

and knife.

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

at least begin on our meal?” Mom interjects. “The

motioning for her to carry on, his eyes fixed

matters easier if

Where were you, Royce, that you seem to be struggling to share?” Aleric asks, his eyes

friend’s.”

it is just a friend Royce, because another Ruby

jaws, “Jade, her name was

I

she was

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

hurt flashing

eyes.

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

beginning to wonder

others out of his own

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

I drown him out