The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

Chapter 81. Her Family

ROYCE.

I step outside, although I can still hear the conversation no matter how much I try to block it out. I glance around the mansion, not missing the guards watching me. They’re professional, yet sharp.

These are the guards to the royal pack. I make my way over to my car, leaning against it as I scroll through my notifications.

A message from the Beta…

Unlocking my phone, I open the message;

‘Hello Royce, I thought to let you know I finished my business and have returned if you still want to talk to me. Regards Quade.’

He’s back…

‘Hello, thank you for your reply, yes I do actually. I’ll stop by when I have a chance.’ I hit send and slip my phone into my pocket.

I need to ask him without further delay and if she’s alive, then there is so much more I need to do.

Of course, the entire situation is a struggle. What if she would rather not have anything to do with us? But if I know she’s alive, would I be able to simply walk away not knowing if she’s happy?

I close my eyes, tilting my head back slightly, letting the warmth of the sun hit my face when I hear the sound of running, a thumping heart and sense Dante’s powerful aura.

Ah… I guess I can have that word with him.

I open my eyes as he comes into view and I see the guards disperse, lowering their heads to their future Alpha before leaving the grounds.

He’s wearing an oversized hoodie, sweatpants, and headphones are stuck in his ear. He is drenched in sweat and looks surprisingly exhausted.

“Morning.” I say, as he slows down and approaches me while he takes a swig from the water bottle he’s holding.

“Good morning, or should I say, afternoon.” He says almost mockingly.

I cock a brow. “It’s still not noon, actually, if we’re being precise.” I counter lightly.

He smirks, clearly amused.

“You’re angry at me.” He states the obvious.

“Should I not be? You know yourself that what you said would hurt her, yet you still said it.” I say, getting to the point.

He exhales slowly before he nods. “Yes, I do know that, but I did what I did…” He clenches his jaw and for a fraction of a second I almost think that he’s in pain, but it’s only there for a fraction of a second before he looks at me as stoic and confident as ever.

“You did. Next time, don’t.” I say, “I can handle myself and I’ll take care of her.”

He smiles faintly. “Alright.”

That’s it?

Our eyes meet and I know I’m missing something. “What happened when you shook my hand yesterday?”

your dormant power, and not on purpose.” He sighs. “The future

like the rest of his family, I’m certain he isn’t ordinary and it

no hard feelings between us?” He says, and I

her down. Regardless of the fact

He smirks, “Understood.”

hard to make

moment to observe him. There

but before

bounce as she hurries down the few steps, clearly

is content in her arms, clearly not bothered by her

Skyla says

because Dad’s on his way back, right?” Dante says to her with a smirk. “He must have felt the pack link break… I wonder how he will take it when he realises

vanishes and I look at her

Oh shoot…

her pack… so that’s why her

fill him

me. Reaching over, he ruffles her hair, only for her to swat

her and as she’s about to get in; I see Kiara hurry

it didn’t

cup her waist, tugging

as Malevolent jumps into

‘Let’s go.’ She commands.

Love.’ I reply, reaching over as I brush her hair back, and peck

a hasty judgement.’ She growls through

entitled to worry. We don’t need to agree, but at least say goodbye. She’ll sleep better.’ I reason soothingly, caressing

me want me to kiss her and calm my feisty green-eyed

before she turns back to

head out now.”

relaxes, and

of you.” She

she slowly melts into her

me, and there’s a

says quietly as Skyla pulls

now?” She

love you, my

quietly, her eyes meet her mother’s and return a small smile before turning away and getting into

me and for the delicious meal

angry at her reaction. She was simply caring for her daughter, but in

here.” She says, stepping closer to me and hugging

her. I will explain things to Alejandro, but please, if he does say something, just remember, he’s a father.” She speaks ever so quietly, and there’s concern

anger.” I say, giving her a quick squeeze before we

can, you can handle Sky’s.” Dante remarks from where he’s leaning against

as I hear Skyla growl out the window at him as Kiara

are ready… We, too, will await those answers.”

eyes meet and I nod. “I

smiles slightly and

as Skyla toots the horn, it’s bloody loud and Kiara jumps a little before frowning at her daughter, who smirks back