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.

you will know fucking better than to accuse her!” Dad

in the room lowers

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

is footage that Skyla was the last one to see him alive.”

the attack, now did

back to when I had ever seen him. That

I interrupt

the trench down at the end of the academy grounds, pretty much decomposed… and

not jump to conclusions. The king can see the body himself.” Flint adds, clearly conflicted and

but to

piece of torn clothes in his hand,

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

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

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

not understand how things work!” Magdalena shouts. “I trust you King

believe that I know my daughter and I

always sided with you! Don’t you think I have a reason for doing and saying as I am!” She snaps back, her

be?!” Dad roars. “Probe her

you see,

placing a hand on the

as she looks away, and Sephora looks at

see her in

shoots up and my heart

“What?” I ask.

No. Just no.

This can’t be true.

you know something, why didn’t

it’s not clear, but with everything going on, prophecies, readings and the stars are not always so

Darkness… involving me…

do something

Royce said, Aleric shot him… he’s

to it. “And why didn’t you tell this to Alejandro first?” He

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 answer, he would not

listen!”

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

woman who opens the door with

Ri.

to see her here.

enough stress

but there’s a power in it and everyone here

and Beta are dead. Let’s do it.” Kenneth

I are both fucking shocked he’s agreeing. How will he take it when he learns that his other son tried to kill Royce and