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

there’s a room full of people just down the tiny hall and it’s

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.” I smirk.

final round, but keep

heart skips a beat before she

I know you are…

time I’ve

Dad and other

I miss that…

and head

put over your seats?” she asks when she pulls open the

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

with it. “Besides, it’s mainly on my

the door frame

head, her eyes raking over my abs before she snatches

I won’t argue…

image of her in my shirt fills my

force it

you mind?” I say, since she’s

shamelessly checking me out.

out,

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 being

to recognise me as Reign… the temptation to just tell her is there, but I

So, I’ll see you tomorrow.

think we can use a

sounds like a plan, what time?” she

“Six am.”

groans but nods, her eyes raking over me once more before I turn

it up.

get what had happened

I was able to forget everything

Bloody hell…

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

that no one can

my own house,

everyone.

will run

I glance at my

by step, commentating.

to love

ready Royce, do join

through the

quickly grab some boxers and pants, knowing if Mom knows

so

I enter the

They’re all here.

Great.

at my phone

her message.

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

close!’

short, you lost

my

my phone into pocket

forehead and taking my seat

Charlotte and Mom are opposite us, with Dad at the head

asks after the member of staff

leaves the

“Out,” I reply simply.

Dad

that doesn’t reach his cold

I don’t feel the need

picking

and knife.

not hungry but I still decided to come and join them, but like always, it’s the questions I

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

her to carry on, his eyes fixed on

will make matters easier if Royce

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

a friend’s.” I reply

is just a friend Royce, because another Ruby

“Jade, her

I

was, she was

time, Royce. If it wasn’t for the court’s opinion, you

Mom says, hurt

eyes.

own choice. He will face

going… I’m beginning to wonder

of his own good will, with nothing

small frown on her face as she ducks her

going, and I drown him