The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

Chapter 51

Chapter 51

ROYCE.

“Give me a minute, I need to check if my sister is alright.” I say, knowing I sound cold, but I need a moment, turning I leave the room.

Prescott is pacing the hall, but I can tell he’s mind linking. He’s frowning, and I can sense his worry. He sighs and runs his fingers through his beard.

“Has my sister arrived yet?” I ask him when he finally turns to me.

“She’s on her way. The two bodies have been collected and the king ordered them to be brought here…” He hesitates.

There’s something different in his behaviour. He’s different from the panicked Alpha I had seen when I came in. He looks almost uneasy.

“What is it?” I ask, frowning.

“There’s… there was no sign of this apparent monster, Alpha Arden.” He says quietly.

I frown as I look up at him sharply. “What do you mean there was no sign of the body? I killed it. It was there.”

“Ah yes… you did say that… but there is nothing in the woods.” He huffs, shaking his head. “However, my men have brought Skyla Rossi’s car and cat here for the time being, until the King gives us further instructions. But your story is… intriguing.”

How?

I shake my head. Maybe it did disappear, but there were clear signs of mass destruction.

“There was blood everywhere. The entire area in the woods was destroyed, so many trees were ripped up and the bodies of two young girls were found. That is enough proof that the unseen monster was there. Your men saw that at least, correct?” I ask.

He shakes his head slowly. “No, I have no idea what part of the woods you mean, Alpha Royce. As for these bodies, that is all there was. Just two girls murdered.” There’s a suspicious look in his eyes and I frown.

“Murdered.”

What is he insinuating?

“Yes, perhaps someone did this…”

My heart thuds. What is going on?

“She’s been poisoned… is that not proof enough?”

“By a venom that the Ardens possess, your father, Alpha Kenneth, was adamant to attain that venom from past attacks, to perform some tests on.” A second voice says from behind me. I turn and look at the head warrior of the Luminaria pack.

To create an anti-venom, exactly what I used on Skyla.

“Care to explain?” Prescott asks.

I shake my head. A few loose strands of my makeshift bun fall in front of my forehead.

“When people have their minds made up, you can declare the truth or present proof, but they will not listen. The small-minded will still believe and stick to the first version of the story they heard.”

He looks offended at my words, but I really am not in the mood.

There’s a lot more I want to say but I bite my tongue. If they are so untrusting of us, why even let Dad on the council?

I know the answer… They had needed the investment from the Arden Empire for the startup of the academies… it was a business deal. Everyone is the same in the end…

“Are you insinuating that we are small-minded Alpha Royce?”

“No, I was talking about the chickens in your pen,” I reply sarcastically.

He looks confused, and I internally roll my eyes.

What a bloody idiot.

“I have nothing more to say. I will take my sister and take my leave. Thank you for being understanding and allowing me to bring the princess here.”

behind me, fuck I didn’t even notice when he opened the

turn to him

“Royce!”

see a shivering Charlotte running down the hallway, a look of worry and panic on her face, and she’s soaked. Her hair sticks to

not how I’m used to seeing her, and

and I pull her close, hugging her

heart is pounding as she looks

frown, looking

some of the water off her, but I can’t do much, not when

to get ill, until she

he isn’t punishing Charlotte, despite his suspicion

step back inside

That’s a clear command.

and some hospital scrubs

at the sight of them, but she accepts

says politely, but I don’t think she’ll be

back at Alejandro, I

get this

the room where the women have somehow got Sky into a hospital gown. The sheets are changed, and her

floods

god, fuck

door after us and Charlotte moves away from

you like me to dry you?” Delsanra asks

a towel.” Charlotte says, tossing her wet hair

“I meant with a little magic like I used on Skyla.” She says, pointing to

Now that made sense.

sticky and wet.” Charlotte scrunches her nose,

smiles gently from where she’s sitting on the chair, looking exhausted

Charlotte’s clothes and

Nice.

thank you.” Charlotte says, running

like to talk about?” I ask

room as Skyla and keeping

death’s door?” Alejandro asks, his eyes glimmering red as his aura

to realise he has enforced

fact that you need to use your Alpha command on me to get the answers you seek… shows you don’t trust me. Why not wait for Skyla to wake up

kisses Skyla’s forehead before she comes over and stands beside her

My brother did everything to protect your daughter, including leaving me in the soaking rain, and he told me to

at

“Charlotte.” I warn her.

know

someone your own age King Alejandro.

to pull her behind me when I’m surprised

kid, but I’m not doubting him. I’m just… being a father. Seeing Skyla in this state… it isn’t

not how I was expecting him

it clearly wasn’t easy for my brother, too.” Charlotte adds with a

she’s

feel both women’s eyes turn to me, and although I want to say Skyla is my student, the words just don’t come,

dramatic.” I say instead, tilting my head towards Charlotte. My gaze flits to the

to hold

to keep you hidden away now, doesn’t he?

Arden,”

with a

Charlotte replies, turning to Delsanra. “White hair, magic powers.

I am, I’m Delsanra

and lightly talk, and I find myself turning my attention to

what I taking Charlotte out for ice cream when Skyla’s voice

head?” Charlotte asks, confused.

speak,

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