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.”

me, fuck I didn’t even

to him

“Royce!”

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

used to seeing her, and I hate seeing

reaches me, and I pull her close, hugging her

heart

looking down

the water off her, but

want her to get ill, until she shifts, she

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

step back inside and talk.” Alejandro

That’s a clear command.

a nurse hurries over with a towel and some hospital scrubs for Charlotte. I Guess Prescott’s

at the sight of them, but

politely, but I don’t

back at Alejandro, I give a small

get

the women have somehow got Sky into a hospital gown.

relief floods me when I

alright… Thank god, fuck she

away from me

like me to dry you?” Delsanra asks

a towel.”

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

Now that made sense.

feeling so sticky and wet.” Charlotte scrunches her nose, placing

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

mutters something before Charlotte’s clothes and hair become dry

Nice.

you.” Charlotte says, running her fingers

you like to talk about?”

in the same room as

happened that sent Skyla to death’s door?” Alejandro asks, his eyes glimmering

a few seconds to realise he has enforced

to get the answers you seek… shows you don’t trust me. Why not wait for Skyla to wake up and ask her yourself.” I

kisses Skyla’s forehead before she

protect your daughter, including leaving me in the soaking rain, and he told me to call you so I’d rethink my attitude if I were you.” Charlotte says haughtily with a toss of her

look at

“Charlotte.” I warn her.

she know who he

allowing anyone to talk down to you. You should go pick on someone your own age King Alejandro. And yes, I said age,

to pull her behind me when I’m surprised to

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

was not how I was expecting him to

clearly wasn’t easy for my brother, too.”

now she’s

to say Skyla

a little dramatic.” I say instead, tilting my head towards Charlotte. My gaze flits

want to

keep you hidden away now, doesn’t he?

Sophia Arden,” She

with a

pretty.” Charlotte replies, turning to Delsanra. “White hair, magic powers. You’re

“Yes, I am,

introductions and lightly talk, and I

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

head?” Charlotte asks, confused.

her, but before he can speak, I know what he’s going

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