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

turn to him when I’m

“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 her face as she rubs her arms, trying

I’m used to seeing her, and I hate seeing her

I pull

heart is pounding as

frown, looking

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.

ill, until she shifts, she can catch common

says, and I’m grateful he isn’t punishing Charlotte, despite

back inside and talk.”

That’s a clear command.

and some hospital

eyebrow cocks up at the sight of

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

Alejandro, I

we get

steady breath, I step back into the room where the women have somehow got Sky into a hospital gown. The sheets are

soothing, but relief floods me when

alright… Thank god,

Charlotte moves away from me as she begins to towel dry her hair,

to dry you?” Delsanra asks

to use a towel.” Charlotte says,

“I meant with a little magic like I used on

Now that made sense.

Charlotte scrunches her

on the chair, looking exhausted as she holds

before Charlotte’s clothes and hair

Nice.

you.” Charlotte says, running

to talk about?” I

in the same room as

Skyla to death’s door?” Alejandro asks,

me a few seconds to realise he has enforced his Alpha

you don’t trust me. Why not wait for Skyla to wake up and ask her yourself.” I say, my voice softening when

Kiara says, standing up. She kisses Skyla’s forehead before she comes over and stands

daughter, including leaving me in the soaking rain, and he told me to call you so I’d rethink my attitude if

at

“Charlotte.” I warn her.

she know who

down to you. You should go pick on someone your own age King

to pull her behind me

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

I was expecting him to

for my brother, too.” Charlotte adds

she’s making matters

I want to say Skyla is my student, the words just don’t come, so I stay

say instead, tilting my head towards Charlotte. My gaze flits to the bed,

to hold

to keep

Sophia Arden,” She

with a smile.

replies, turning to Delsanra. “White hair, magic powers. You’re the

“Yes, I am,

and I find myself turning my attention to

cream when Skyla’s voice came into my head…” I trail off eyes turn

head?” Charlotte asks, confused.

can speak, I know what he’s going to

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