The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

Chapter 56

A Heart to Heart

SKYLA.

It’s much later, and I am irritated to find I have to stay at the hospital, but after arguing with Mama and Dad for a few minutes I was too exhausted to continue and had simply laid down again, giving them a glare and ignoring them.

I had spoken to Azura, Kataleya and Song on video call earlier, which had been nice. Uncle and Winona had left after an hour, too.

It’s been a few hours since I shut my eyes as I pretend to sleep with Malevolent in my arms as I cuddle her. But, I’m unable to sleep, despite how weak and exhausted I feel.

Mama is sitting in the chair beside the bed, whilst Dad is out trying to hunt for clues.

“So want to tell me about him?” Mama asks.

She knows I am awake. 1

I open my eyes, looking across to her in the room that is only lit by the light coming through the glass above the door.

“There’s nothing to say.” I reply softly.

I mean, I slept with his brother. I also thought I liked his brother, who I’ve been flirting with all through the summer holidays Urgh That is something I am going to have to address with Royce… this isn’t like the last times that I’ve been in relationships. There’s more to it, so much more to Royce.

“Isn’t there? I won’t judge.” Mama says, crossing her legs as she leans forward.

I laugh. “Yeah, I mean aside from Dad, did you ever fuck stuff up or, like, fuck with other people that could affect things with Dad or others who are important to you?”

Mama smiles softly before she sighs. “Yes… yes, I have. I was pretty reckless at your age, and I acted on emotion. I did something really stupid once… something I never

should have and in the process, I did hurt your dad, badly. He didn’t make matters easier at the time, agreeing to marry someone else and I was hurt and acted stupidly, but it’s something I know hurt him. for a while.

Wow.

“Now I want to know who you banged.” I say suspiciously. 2

Mama raises an eyebrow, and I know that is something I won’t ever learn.

Dammit.

“So, tell me, why is it complicated with Royce? You two seem very much in love.”

She says, ruffling her long hair.

I sigh. “Royce is a good boy.”

I scrunch my nose up, mulling over Royce. My hair falls across my face, but I don’t bother pushing it back and Mama smiles amused, as she watches me.

“I never knew you liked good boys.” She teases, reaching over and brushing my hair off my face.

“I didn’t either… But he doesn’t fear me, he doesn’t treat me like I’m a problem and above all, he has this calmness around him that…” I suddenly feel emotional, an influx of feelings hitting me as I try to voice the words that I dare not speak. I take a deep, shaky breath and close my eyes for a moment. “When I’m with him, I don’t feel like I’m drowning in my emotions, and I don’t feel suffocated. I feel light, I feel like I can be me, without something bad

happening. Like I know he’ll be there to fix… fuck.” 1

I turn onto my back, looking the other way, not wanting her to see my tears. I hear her getting up and adjusting the bed into an upright position.

Malevolent meows before she moves to the end of the bed and curls up once more.

Mama says softly as she

isn’t asking, she’s stating

I roll my eyes. “I don’t do that

startling Malevolent,

says, but she’s still smiling from ear to ear as she shakes her head. “Your father also didn’t do that…

can’t help but grin. “Until Mama,

kept up a front, I see it, but I can’t break through… Ever

know she means when Kataleya was taken, I can see the harrowed

memories haunt

to say… but I tried to be a big girl… I didn’t want anyone having to worry about me because Kat needed you guys. She

and until this day you hide your pain… I love you, your dad

I say, I don’t like this emotional shit. “So

knows I don’t want to push the topic further, and she

Instead, she smiles slyly.

she knows what I

her eyebrows

yes he’s incredible and the best kisser ever, but we haven’t done the nasty yet.”

surprised at that. “I

he’s a good boy.” I grumble. “I’m your teacher. I will never take

“That makes me like him even more. He sounds like a

I say, feeling my cheeks

is this how Kataleya feels when she talks about

day suddenly enters my mind and

ever heard of anyone choosing a chosen mate over their mate? I mean, is it possible?” I ask quietly.

their mates because of abuse or simply because they find

I remember what Aunty Indigo had become… and although her mate was able to cheat on

I know about

was a fucking dick who needed his dick grated off, millimetre by millimetre and then

I say sombrely. 1

disturbed for a moment before she shakes her head and

done that shit.” I

into my eyes. “But I also know there was one man who was ready to reject his fated mate when she appeared behind him at the Mating Ball without even taking a glance at her. He was ready to cast it all aside for the one he had chosen. He loved someone so dearly he didn’t care to even look at his fated… That man is my father, and he was ready to throw it

about their love. My grandparents Grandad

the words, didn’t he?” I

the mate bond are two different things. Together they

back against the

mate… I mean, my grandparents, Dad, Mom, and Uncle Liam, all fell in love with their

makes my

maybe

on my lips as Mama kisses my

angel.” She says softly as she pulls the blankets around me and lowers the bed once again. “I love you.” Her voice

love you too, Mama…” I murmur, feeling the blanket of sleep

can, at the first chance I

ALERIC. 2

was that?” I ask

few hours ago with Charlotte and only now am I calm enough to not

anger and… I hate to admit it, but jealousy

Royce.

fucking second

able to bend the weather? I