The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

20. Their Verdict

SKYLA.

Leo looks at Dad who nods.

“Seeing this memory does make me see that this is a necessity… It’s time to make some changes and be prepared for the future.” Dad finishes.

The room is deadly quiet as everyone ponders on this. “And how were the memories so different?” Heather’s mother says, but she seems calmer now.

“Because, for some reason, Apophis wants to create discord, and we have some theories.” Dad says.

“And will you share these? Or keep them from us common folk?”

We all turn and Dad, Rayhan and Raihana frown at Ahren, who smiles innocently as if he hadn’t just asked that question.

“Asking for a friend.” He adds, making some of the quints snicker.

Charlotte cocks a brow. “Boys.” She says with distaste.

I smirk, these kids.

“I do agree with the boy, though.” Magdalene says gravely. “Perhaps it’s time for all of our kind to know what we have been facing.”

Dad nods. “I believe so. I’ll hold an official conference soon, but to answer that question, we have a theory by Alpha Leo himself here. Leo… care to give your insight.”

For the first time, Leo looks surprised. “That was just a hypothesis, based on myth and legend… I’m not sure it’s enough.” He says after a moment as he looks at Dad pointedly.

“Forget your statistics, baby, just tell us.” Azura says, winking at him.

Leo raises an eyebrow before he sits down again and threads his fingers together.

“There’s no proof to back what I am about to say, it is pure assumptions. This beast belongs to Apophis, our seers have confirmed that it is a servant of the snake god, also known as the God of beasts, I’ve been doing some research since the name was first revealed, and if it’s true, then this serpent is nothing in comparison to what else he may have under his control.” Leo begins.

The ominous air in the room continues to grow as we all listen to what he has to say.

“Apep/Apophis/Typhon or whatever the fuck you want to call him, was the enemy of the sun god, Ra/Helios. With the Solaris line now coming to light, also known as the Ardens-”

“Something that we kept private for a reason. How dare you share such information without my father’s knowledge.?” Aleric asks coldly.

I cock a brow. “Is there anything wrong with it? It seems to me you didn’t want this entire thing cleared up either.” I say.

He looks at me, and his eyes soften.

Cunt.

Skyla, that is not how I meant it. Just like you being a Lycan was kept private… our heritage is also something we did not want to share,” He

guess.” Dad says

frowns. I wonder what he’s playing at

assume that whatever Apophis wants is to do with those blessed by Helios…

King’s daughter- our Lycan Princess, who is of the Volkov line, not Solaris, correct?”

me with newfound awe, and I want

blaming

courtroom falls silent as the unanswered question

Royce’s chosen? Is this a way

before, I would like to ask the jury for their verdict in a case that clearly displays that we are fighting against

life to protect those who needed her. Just like

Ok… please don’t.

to disappear as everyone not already standing stands up and begins clapping, but what really makes me feel fucking better is when Heather looks at

all good… there’s more at play and

it.” Dad says as he

to bringing in the wildcard at the right moment.” I

was

his arms around his woman, with his tongue down

“Thanks Charlotte.” I say.

smiles. “My brother would have wanted me to do the right thing.” She says sombrely. I mask my emotions and

Oh, she knows.

say quietly, just as Aleric

the trial.”

I wouldn’t

clench my jaw, trying

before he motions to Charlotte.

sighs and

the exit and everyone slowly begins to trickle out, I feel like a huge weight has

are left along with Janaina and Magdalene who are both talking to Raihana and Delsanra; we can’t hear them, clearly having used

like you were fucking made for the part.” Dad says, slapping Leo

to.” He

happy I’m free from the accusations?”

replies arrogantly, only for Azura

cold.” She says. I hug her back as Dad looks

you about, and soon. With the shit that’s going on, I think it’s high time to put

he even realises that Dad is probably going to name him his