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.”

comes from behind me, fuck I didn’t even notice when he

to him when I’m

“Royce!”

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

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

I pull

gone!” Her heart

looking

but I can’t do much, not

want her to get ill, until

He says, and I’m grateful he

inside and talk.”

That’s a clear command.

with a towel and some hospital scrubs

up at the sight

but I don’t think

back at Alejandro, I

we get this over

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

relief floods me

god, fuck she scared

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

you like me to dry you?” Delsanra asks

to use a towel.” Charlotte says, tossing her

smiles. “I meant with a little magic like I used

Now that made sense.

so sticky and wet.” Charlotte scrunches

she’s sitting on the chair, looking exhausted as

something before Charlotte’s clothes and hair become

Nice.

wow, thank you.” Charlotte says, running her fingers

would you like to talk about?” I

the same room as Skyla

door?” Alejandro asks, his eyes glimmering red

a few seconds to realise he has

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 and ask her yourself.” I say, my voice softening

standing up. She kisses Skyla’s forehead before she comes

in the soaking rain, and he told me

at

“Charlotte.” I warn her.

know

someone your own age King Alejandro. And yes, I said age, not size.” She

me when I’m surprised to see Alejandro

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

I was expecting

clearly wasn’t easy for my

she’s making matters

me, and although I want to say Skyla is my student, the

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

to hold

likes to keep you hidden away now, doesn’t

Sophia Arden,”

with a smile.

“White

I am, I’m

and lightly talk, and I find myself turning my attention

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

head?” Charlotte asks, confused.

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

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