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 he stands up,

every werewolf in the room lowers their head to the Alpha of Alphas.

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

Alejandro, there is footage that Skyla was the last

cameras didn’t catch the attack,

to when I had ever seen him. That was

haven’t seen him in ages.” I interrupt again, this time

so, his body was found at the bottom of the trench down at the end of the academy grounds, pretty much decomposed… and he had died from the same poisoning

conclusions. The king can see the body himself.” Flint adds, clearly conflicted and I know he is loyal

to blame Skyla without

piece of torn clothes in

twists. I feel nauseous as I try to make sense

That isn’t fucking possible.

nine days! Let’s probe her mind and get the answers now!” Dad growls as

but I guess losing a son does that. Did he regret everything he

understand how things work!”

daughter and

have always sided with you! Don’t you think I have a reason for doing and saying as I

Dad roars. “Probe her mind

you

a hand on the older

she looks away, and Sephora looks at

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

head shoots up and my heart

“What?” I ask.

No. Just no.

This can’t be true.

“And if you know something, why didn’t

not clear, but with everything going on, prophecies, readings and the stars are

Darkness… involving me…

I wouldn’t do

him… he’s the one whose mind should

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

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

listen!” Dad

the sound of heels, makes me glance at the door. Despite my mind being a mess. I

woman who opens the door with a flick of

Ri.

here. Right behind her is none other than Uncle

We have the hearing first thing in the morning. You are already causing Skyla enough stress and accusing her of something she has not done, so

but there’s a power in

dead. Let’s do it.” Kenneth

How will he take it when he learns that his other son tried