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.

how I meant it. Just like you being a Lycan was kept private… our heritage is

guess.” Dad says

what he’s playing

would assume that whatever Apophis wants is to

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

with newfound

blaming me

sure…” Leo says, and the courtroom falls silent as the unanswered question lingers in

because I am Royce’s chosen? Is this a way

for their verdict in a case that clearly displays that we are

not guilty, I would like to put forward that she risked her life to protect those who needed her. Just like her

Ok… please don’t.

what really makes me

more at play and she

says as he wraps

bringing in the wildcard at the

“Actually, that was

tongue down her throat, much to Grandad El’s

“Thanks Charlotte.” I say.

to do the right thing.” She says sombrely. I mask my emotions and nod

Oh, she knows.

just

on winning the trial.”

him. He tried to kill Royce and if it was up to me, I wouldn’t just let him walk out of here right now. I would hold him accountable and maybe have

clench my jaw, trying

he motions to Charlotte. “Well…

sighs and nods.

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

and Magdalene who are both talking to Raihana and Delsanra; we can’t hear them, clearly having used a barrier to hide

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

asked me to.”

you happy I’m free from the accusations?” I ask, cocking a brow at

on the matter.” He replies arrogantly, only for Azura to smack his arm before

acting cold.” She says. I hug her back

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

that Dad