The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

Chapter 97

13. Another One Down

SKYLA.

Saying goodbye to Royce was scary and so fucking emotional whilst trying to pretend it wasn’t, because I didn’t know when I’ll see him again.

Sure, Leo wired us up, him with a new number, and made sure no one can get into my phone. At least I could talk to him, but still knowing that I won’t get to be by his side tonight… or until who knows when.

Everyone agreed that it would be too risky, and he needs to stay away from anywhere near the Shadow Wolves Pack or the academy.

Fuck.

I never knew I was so fucking needy until him… but it was always like this… even when we were talking as Reign and Luciferess, we couldn’t spend a day without talking.

He kept his walls up, but his hug lasted a little longer. The way he cupped my face and caressed my cheek was for a moment longer… as if he too knew we won’t see each other soon.

I don’t want that.

We’re now at Midnight Academy, in the headmaster’s office and Rivers has just given Dad his unwanted opinion on how I should be in school, or he was, until three other Alphas and two witches, had shown up.

There is Flint from the council and two other Alphas I don’t recognise. From the witches there is Magdalene and that weird quiet Sephora, she’s the youngest and I don’t really like her. I know Raihana gets so fucking mad at her.

Now that the formalities are done, Rivers clears his throat. “As I was saying about attendance-”

“Really? We have more pressing matters to tend to and you think her attendance is important!” Magdalene snaps.

Rivers really is fucking annoying. Funny he wants me in school now because didn’t he fucking want me out the fucking way and suspended?

“Nine days for a hearing. That’s fucking long, ain’t it?” Dad asks Magdalene. “And just to give one fucking date, you called us all the way down here?”

“Well, there is more to it than just the date King Alejandro. Three more dead. Do you not think it a coincidence that the two of them were last seen talking to Skyla Rossi?” She says sharply.

Three?

“What the fuck do you mean? And why the fuck was I not notified?” Dad asks coldly.

But my heart skips a beat, unable to focus properly.

I know they mean Royce, but who else was last seen talking to me?

“Yes, that’s what we wanted to discuss, King Alejandro. We didn’t withhold it from you, it only came to our knowledge recently, and we thought it best to tell you in person.” Flint says seriously.

“I know about Kenneth’s son-”

“And do you know about Zayn Freeman, the same boy your daughter almost killed last year?” One of the Alphas says.

“Zayn? Zayn’s dead?” I ask, shocked, but no one answers.

Dad snarls as

room lowers their head to the Alpha of Alphas.

stands up. “The truth may hurt, but people are dying!” She exclaims defiantly, although I can tell his aura is affecting her too,

Skyla was the last one to see him

didn’t catch the attack, now did

try to think back to when I had ever seen him.

in ages.” I interrupt again, this time speaking loud

was found at the bottom of the trench down at the end of the academy grounds, pretty much decomposed… and he had died

can see the body himself.” Flint adds, clearly conflicted

to

in his hand, and they contained Skyla

twists. I feel nauseous as I try to make

That isn’t fucking possible.

days! Let’s probe her mind and get the answers now!”

himself. He looks tired, but I guess losing a son does that. Did he regret everything

do not understand how things work!”

I know my daughter and I know she did not

you think I have a reason for doing and saying as I am!” She snaps back, her

may that be?!” Dad roars. “Probe her

won’t! don’t you see, I’m

me.” Sephora says, placing a hand on the older woman’s

frowns as she looks away, and

of the havoc of darkness in the future, King Alejandro and I see her in the midst of it all. She is tied to

up and my

“What?” I ask.

No. Just no.

This can’t be true.

mean?” Dad asks. “And if you know something, why didn’t you

with everything going on, prophecies, readings and the stars

Darkness… involving me…

I wouldn’t do something bad…” I

Aleric shot him… he’s the one whose mind should be

speak when Kenneth beats me to it. “And why didn’t you tell this

trying to delay so we can buy time to find some solid answers.” Magdalene

always listen!”

by the sound of heels, makes me glance at the door. Despite

who opens the door

Ri.

her here. Right behind

already causing Skyla enough stress and accusing her of something she has not done, so why delay the hearing?” Liam says

voice is calm, but there’s a power in it and

Beta are dead. Let’s do it.” Kenneth

shocked he’s agreeing. How will he take it when he learns that his other son tried