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.”

cold voice comes from behind me, fuck I didn’t even notice when he opened the

about to turn to

“Royce!”

look of worry and panic on her face, and

her,

and I pull

The snake is gone!” Her heart is pounding as she looks up at

frown, looking down

going to be fine.” I say, kissing her forehead. I draw some of the water off her, but I can’t do much, not when there’s an audience. “Can we get some dry clothes for her?” I ask

until she shifts,

course.” He says, and I’m grateful he isn’t punishing Charlotte, despite

back inside and

That’s a clear command.

and some hospital scrubs for Charlotte. I Guess

sight of them,

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

I

we get this over

room where the women have somehow

is soothing, but relief floods me when I

god, fuck she scared

moves away from me as she

me to dry

no, I know how to use a towel.” Charlotte

magic like I used on Skyla.” She says, pointing to

Now that made sense.

sure, I hate feeling so sticky and wet.” Charlotte scrunches her nose, placing the towel and

she’s sitting on the chair, looking exhausted as she holds her

clothes and hair become dry within

Nice.

thank you.” Charlotte says, running

to talk about?”

the same room as Skyla and keeping my

asks, his eyes glimmering red as his

takes me a few seconds to realise he has enforced his

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

he saved her… please.” Kiara says, standing up. She kisses Skyla’s forehead before she comes over and stands beside

me in the soaking rain, and he told me to call you so

look at

“Charlotte.” I warn her.

know

your own age King

to pull her behind me when

him. I’m just… being a father. Seeing Skyla in this state… it

I

for my

now she’s making

say Skyla is

instead, tilting my

to

likes to keep

Sophia Arden,”

with a smile.

pretty.” Charlotte replies, turning to Delsanra. “White hair,

“Yes, I am, I’m

lightly talk, and I find myself

I taking Charlotte out for ice cream when Skyla’s voice came into my head…” I trail off

head?” Charlotte asks, confused.

before he can speak, I know what he’s going to

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