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

a room full of people just down the tiny hall and it’s not bothering me is

check up on me, I appreciate it.” She says, running her fingers through her hair before she

better wash that out.” I

final

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

I know you are…

the first time I’ve

to meetings, Dad and other engagements. She

I miss that…

mug down and head

blanket or something to put over your seats?” she asks when she pulls open the front door, glancing

easy to clean.” I say, pulling my top off,

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

smirks, leaning against the door frame and crosses

muses, with a tilt of her head, her eyes raking over my abs before she snatches the shirt from my

I won’t argue…

image of her in

I force it

mind?” I say, since she’s

shamelessly checking me out.

keys out, I

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

to recognise me as Reign… the temptation to

too confident. So, I’ll

can

plan, what time?” she scrunches up

“Six am.”

me once more before I turn and head

it up.

to get what had happened out of my

a few minutes, I was able to forget everything

Bloody hell…

and head straight upstairs to shower, but first I lock

that no one can

in my own house, I

everyone.

will run some tests

a towel around my waist, I glance at my

by step, commentating.

love

ready Royce, do join

through

I quickly grab some boxers and pants, knowing if Mom

so does

I

They’re all here.

Great.

at my phone one last

her message.

know how, but he did! I swear they need a rematch. It

close!’

short, you lost then?’ I

my

my phone into pocket before kissing mom

and taking my seat

opposite us, with Dad at the head of

you been?” Dad asks after the member of

leaves the

“Out,” I reply simply.

Dad

that doesn’t reach his cold

don’t feel the need to share.”

picking

and knife.

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

at least begin on our meal?” Mom

right ahead, sweetheart.” Dad says, motioning for her

make matters easier if

to be struggling to share?” Aleric asks, his

friend’s.” I reply

because another Ruby is not another situation I want again.” Dad

“Jade, her name was

I

she was just

If it wasn’t for the court’s opinion, you would be in a far lower position than you are. You have

says, hurt flashing

eyes.

Catherine, he does nothing but his own

I’m beginning to

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

look ahead at Charlotte, who sits there quietly, a small frown on her face as

keeps going, and I