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.”

meet, and that urge to kiss her again rises inside of

room full of people just down the

says, running her fingers through her hair before she cringes

you better wash that out.” I

I’ll probably miss the final round, but

before she smirks and nods. “I’m great at

I know you are…

the first time I’ve had

meetings, Dad and other engagements. She

I miss that…

and head out

a blanket or something to put over your seats?” she asks

leather, easy to clean.”

my neck off with it. “Besides, it’s mainly on my T-shirt. You really went

the door frame and crosses

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…

image of her in my shirt fills my

I force it

I say, since

shamelessly checking me out.

keys out, I

at all, I can enjoy a good view, can’t I? Besides, we’re friends. I should be allowed to admire a fine sculpture. Got to

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

So, I’ll

classes. I think we can use

plan, what

“Six am.”

before I turn and head to my car.

it up.

now, I am unable to get what had happened

was able to

Bloody hell…

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

One that no

own house,

everyone.

will run some

out of the shower with a towel around my waist, I glance at my phone to see she’s sent me a string of messages,

by step, commentating.

to love

is ready Royce, do join

through

grab some boxers and pants, knowing if

then so does

I

They’re all here.

Great.

phone one last time and

her message.

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

close!’

so in short, you

my

phone into pocket before kissing mom and

forehead and taking my seat

are opposite us, with Dad at the head of

been?” Dad asks after the

leaves

“Out,” I reply simply.

where.” Dad

one that doesn’t reach

I don’t feel the

picking up

and knife.

to come and join them, but

begin on our meal?” Mom interjects.

for her to carry on, his

will make matters easier if Royce

that you seem to be struggling to share?” Aleric asks,

a friend’s.” I

Royce, because another Ruby is not another situation

jaws, “Jade, her name

Ruby.” I reply

she was just a

for the court’s opinion, you would be in

Mom says, hurt flashing in

eyes.

own choice.

beginning to

help others out of his own

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

going, and I drown