Chapter 74

I’ve sold my Soul

ROYCE.

My eyes flash as I look at her sharply.

“You don’t mean that… What did he say to you?” I ask, my suspicions confirmed. ” Answer me Skyla.”

“Just the truth,” she responds bitterly, but I can hear the sadness in her voice.

“His opinion is not the truth.” I answer, clenching my jaw. Despite my anger, I caress her cheek gently.

Don’t push me away…

“Dante… knows a lot.”

“He isn’t God.” I counter coldly.

She scoffs lightly.

“He kinda is….” She murmurs, her eyes glistening with tears, her voice breaking as she continues. “What he says is mostly true. He said I’ll destroy you, and I probably will.”

Destroy me?

“I don’t believe that. Even the gods are not always correct. I will fight all odds for you Skyla, ask me for anything and it’s yours. If destruction is what my future is, then so be it, because there are no others by whose hands I would want to be destroyed.” 2

I let go of her, and gently take her hands in mine, I hold them to my chest as I gaze into her eyes.

“Yet you are not my destruction, but my life.

You make me want to become the person I was destined to be. I have let far too much time pass by, selfishly. But the moment I realised I had fallen in love with you, the moment I realised you are all that I need, I realised I want to be the king I was born to be I’ve never felt so… vulnerable.

A part of me feared sharing my feelings, knowing I shouldn’t burden her with how deeply I care for her, but right now, she needed the assurance. She has lived alone in a way where she hid her emotions and

feelings, and despite being surrounded by so many loved ones; she was still alone.

someone close, the fear of hurting them made her keep them at a distance. I need her to realise that she need not do the same

and hers alone, because I know that this kind of love only happens

the moment and cherish each one with her… for I will

take a slow breath

words can measure…. I am yours, Skyla Silara Rossi. Only yours until my last breath and I assure

as her tears trickle down her cheeks, she’s trembling slightly and I know she hates being vulnerable but tonight… I hope she realises she can let down every barrier, whatever happens between us, every raw part of

I kiss her forehead softly, letting my lips linger on her forehead

head up and

I love you too… Fuck I do.” She whispers, placing her hands on my chest. A wave of warmth washes over

was a confidence in her eyes and

I caress her wrists, cocking

anything ever let you doubt that, and unless you genuinely want it, don’t

She smirks, but nods.

before she speaks. “Love… it’s a crazy kind of

“Yeah… it’s intense.”

I’m drowning, or feeling suffocated by my Lycan… she’s at peace… she likes you.” She says. “Like I know wolves have emotions but Lycans are one

Vials?

just seem to blend with their human sides differently.

take hold of her chin, running my finger along her

faint blush coats her cheeks before she scoffs. “Don’t get used to it, I don’t fucking

cocking

you don’t,

She counters as I grab her hips

does she

you mean?” I ask

she just shrugs, making my stomach twist at

a little concoction to

head, “Only, a ‘little concoction’ wouldn’t be able to subdue a powerful Lycan …”

it ok, I’m not using it anymore. I mean, Dad took my last damn batch I made and now I have fuck all.” She says, pulling away and is about to turn away when I grab hold of her elbow and

to me

control of your emotions and your Lycan… I’m relieved you don’t need them anymore and we both know I can control you if you

Her eyebrow shoots up.

She says, “I can play you

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