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.

know fucking better than to accuse her!” Dad snarls as he stands up, his aura

in the room lowers their head to the Alpha of

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

footage that Skyla was the last one to

didn’t catch the attack, now

back to when I had ever seen

in ages.” I interrupt again, this time

his body was found at the bottom of the trench down at the end of the academy grounds, pretty

can see the body himself.” Flint adds, clearly conflicted and I know he

to blame Skyla

clothes in his hand, and they contained

twists. I feel nauseous as I try to make sense of it

That isn’t fucking possible.

then why the fuck are you holding that trial in nine days! Let’s probe her mind and get the answers now!” Dad growls as the door opens and Kenneth the

looks tired, but I guess losing a son does that. Did he regret everything he had forced on Royce? I

work!” Magdalena shouts. “I trust you King Alejandro

my daughter and I

for doing and saying

that be?!” Dad roars.

don’t you see, I’m

a hand on

away,

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

up

“What?” I ask.

No. Just no.

This can’t be true.

“And if you know something, why

readings and the

Darkness… involving me…

wouldn’t do something

shot him… he’s the

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

wanted to be certain. I was trying to keep everyone safe by warning you and at the same time, I’m trying to delay so we can buy time to find some solid answers.” Magdalene massages her temples. “I feared with no clear

always listen!”

sound of footsteps, one of which is clearly a woman by the sound of heels, makes me glance at the door. Despite my mind being a mess. I recognise both

you all just calm down?” The woman who opens the door with a flick of

Ri.

her, shocked to see her here. Right behind her is none other

a code red. We have the hearing first thing in the morning. You are already causing Skyla enough stress and accusing her

there’s a power in it and everyone here fucking knows he’s

Beta are dead. Let’s do it.”

How will he take it when he learns that his