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.

is not how I meant it. Just like you being a Lycan was kept private… our heritage is

I guess.” Dad says

I wonder what he’s playing at

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

would it try to blame the King’s daughter- our Lycan Princess, who is of the

fucker’s looking at me with newfound awe, and I want to pummel

blaming

and the courtroom falls silent as the unanswered question lingers in

chosen? Is

ask the jury for their verdict in a case that clearly displays that we are

she risked her life to protect those who needed her. Just like her father, she is fighting the immense rage that

Ok… please don’t.

not already standing stands up and begins clapping, but what really makes me feel fucking better is when Heather looks at me with regret and confusion and mouths an ‘I’m

her. It’s all good… there’s more at play and she was just another pawn in a

did it.” Dad says as

in the wildcard at the right

that was all Leo.”

my cousin who has his arms around his woman, with his tongue down her throat, much to Grandad El’s disapproval. Clearly not fucking bothered about the room full of

“Thanks Charlotte.” I say.

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

Oh, she knows.

quietly, just as

winning the trial.”

it was up to me, I wouldn’t just let him walk out of here right

jaw, trying

reaction before he motions to Charlotte. “Well… see you at

and nods.

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

talking to Raihana and Delsanra; we can’t hear them, clearly having used a

slapping Leo on the back when he comes over, only

asked me to.” He says

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

the matter.” He replies arrogantly,

happy and so are you. Stop acting cold.” She says.

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

he even realises that Dad is probably going to name