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.”

and that urge to kiss

not safe around her, it’s getting harder… and fuck, the fact that there’s a room full of people just down the tiny hall

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

better wash that out.” I

probably miss the final round, but keep me

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

I know you are…

time I’ve

due to meetings, Dad and other engagements. She would always keep

I miss that…

and head out

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

the seats are leather, easy to clean.” I say,

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

door frame

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

I won’t argue…

in

I force

mind?” I say,

shamelessly checking me out.

my keys out,

I should be allowed to admire a fine sculpture. Got to have some benefits to being friends with a total hottie.” She

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

confident. So, I’ll see you tomorrow. Let’s

we can

like a plan, what time?” she scrunches up her

“Six am.”

turn and head to my car. She’s still watching

it up.

am unable to get what had happened

was able to forget everything

Bloody hell…

home, I enter, bidding Charles a good evening and head straight

no one can

own house, I

everyone.

run

my waist, I glance at

by step, commentating.

love

ready Royce,

through

some

then so does

minutes later, I enter

They’re all here.

Great.

at my phone one

her message.

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

close!’

short, you lost then?’ I text

my

my phone into

taking my seat

and Mom are opposite us, with Dad at the head

Dad asks after the member of staff removes the lids of

and leaves the

“Out,” I reply simply.

asked where.” Dad repeats

doesn’t reach his cold

I don’t feel the need to share.”

picking

and knife.

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

begin on our meal?” Mom

sweetheart.” Dad says, motioning for her to carry

make matters

struggling to share?” Aleric

friend’s.” I

is just a friend Royce, because another Ruby is not another situation I want

my jaws, “Jade, her name was

Ruby.” I reply

was, she was just

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

hurt flashing in

eyes.

nothing but his own choice. He will face the consequences

I’m beginning

to help others out of his own good

small frown on her

going, and I