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 rises inside of

fact that there’s a room full of

me, I appreciate it.” She says, running her fingers through her hair before she cringes when she

that out.”

final round, but keep

beat before she smirks

I know you are…

first time I’ve had

other

I miss that…

mug down and head out

she asks when she pulls open the front door,

the seats are leather, easy to clean.”

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

door frame and crosses her

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

I won’t argue…

her in my

I force

you mind?” I say, since

shamelessly checking me out.

my keys out, I

can enjoy 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

recognise me as Reign… the temptation to just tell her is

confident. So, I’ll see you tomorrow.

can use a

sounds like a plan, what time?”

“Six am.”

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

it up.

get what had

was

Bloody hell…

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

One that no one can

in my own house,

everyone.

run some tests

I glance at my phone to see she’s sent me a string

by step, commentating.

to love

is ready Royce, do join us.’

comes through

some boxers and pants, knowing if Mom

so

I enter

They’re all here.

Great.

at my phone one

her message.

he

close!’

you lost then?’ I

my

before slipping my phone into pocket before kissing

and taking my seat next

are opposite us, with Dad at

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

and leaves the

“Out,” I reply simply.

asked where.” Dad

doesn’t

I don’t feel the

picking up my

and knife.

but I still decided to come and join them,

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

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

will make matters easier if Royce

to be struggling to share?” Aleric asks, his eyes

a friend’s.”

it is just a friend Royce, because another Ruby is not another situation I want again.” Dad says

“Jade, her

Ruby.” I reply

it was, she was just

you would

says, hurt flashing

eyes.

his own choice. He will face the consequences if this careless

going… I’m beginning to

to help others out of his own good will, with

a small frown on her face

going, and I drown him