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.”

to kiss her

fuck, the fact that there’s a room full of people just down the tiny

I appreciate it.” She says, running her

better wash that out.”

the final round, but

before she smirks and nods.

I know you are…

time

and other engagements. She

I miss that…

mug down and head out to

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

are leather, easy to clean.”

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

door frame and crosses

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

I won’t argue…

her in

I force it

mind?” I say, since she’s

shamelessly checking me out.

keys out,

to admire a fine sculpture. Got

don’t want her to recognise me as Reign… the temptation to just

confident. So, I’ll see you tomorrow.

classes. I think we can use a change of

a plan, what time?” she scrunches

“Six am.”

nods, her eyes raking over me once more before I turn and head to my car. She’s still watching as I get in and

it up.

am unable to get what

few minutes, I was

Bloody hell…

Charles a good evening and head straight upstairs to shower,

no one can

in my own

everyone.

run some tests

towel around my waist, I glance at my phone

by step, commentating.

love my

Royce, do join us.’

comes through the

quickly grab some boxers and pants, knowing

then so

later, I enter the

They’re all here.

Great.

glance at my phone one

her message.

won. I don’t know how, but he did! I swear

close!’

so in short, you lost then?’ I text

my

my phone into pocket before kissing mom

taking my seat next

Mom are opposite us, with Dad at

after the member of staff removes the

and leaves

“Out,” I reply simply.

Dad repeats with a

that doesn’t reach his

I don’t feel the need to share.”

emotionlessly, picking up

and knife.

still decided to come and

we at least begin on our meal?”

motioning for her to carry on,

matters

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

friend’s.”

a friend Royce, because another Ruby is not another

“Jade, her name was

Ruby.” I reply

it was, she was

something worthwhile with your time, Royce. If it wasn’t for the court’s opinion, you would be in a

says, hurt flashing

eyes.

he does nothing but his own choice. He will face

beginning to

wants to help others out of his own good will,

a small frown on her face as she ducks her head, focusing on her

keeps going, and I drown him