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.”

eyes meet, and that urge to

there’s a room full of people just

it.” She says, running her fingers through her hair before she

better wash that out.” I smirk.

probably miss the final round, but keep me

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

I know you are…

time I’ve had to

Dad and other engagements. She

I miss that…

the mug down and head out to

your seats?” she asks when she pulls open the front door, glancing out

leather, easy to clean.”

neck off with it. “Besides, it’s

smirks, leaning against the door

her eyes raking over my abs before she snatches the shirt from my arms.

I won’t argue…

of her in

force

I

shamelessly checking me out.

out,

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 have some benefits to

me as Reign… the

don’t get too confident. So, I’ll see you tomorrow. Let’s meet for

can

plan, what time?” she scrunches

“Six am.”

raking over me once more before I turn and head to my

it up.

now, I am unable to get what had happened

I was

Bloody hell…

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

One that no

in my own house,

everyone.

will run

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

by step, commentating.

love my Lil

ready Royce, do

through

as I quickly grab some boxers and pants, knowing

so

later, I enter the

They’re all here.

Great.

my phone one last

her message.

but he did! I

close!’

so in short, you

my

before slipping my phone into pocket before kissing mom

forehead and taking

opposite us, with Dad

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

and leaves the

“Out,” I reply simply.

asked where.” Dad repeats with a

that doesn’t

I don’t feel the need

picking up

and knife.

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

our meal?” Mom interjects. “The roast

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

make matters

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

a friend’s.”

I hope it is just a friend Royce, because another

“Jade, her name was

Ruby.” I

it was, she was

for the court’s opinion, you would be in a far lower position than you are. You have not shown me

says, hurt flashing in

eyes.

does nothing but his own choice. He will face the consequences

I’m beginning to

genuinely wants to help others out of his own good will, with nothing

who sits there quietly, a small frown on

and I drown