The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

Chapter 110

26. Taking His Place

SKYLA.

The battering rain is drowned out by the murmur of Long live the king and I smirk at Royce.

‘You aced it. There was nothing for them to doubt.’ I say through the mind link.

He glances at me and smiles faintly. ‘I don’t think they’re done with their questions though,’ he replies, as the white-haired man is the first to rise.

“Your majesty, before you open the vault and announce to the Solaris people that their king is here, will you share who is the woman beside you?”

All eyes now turn on me and I can see the curiosity in them, noticing how Royce’s eyes flick to Owen. Almost as if surprised he hasn’t told anyone anything. Had Royce been testing him?

“She is my chosen, and she bears my mark. This is Skyla Silara Rossi, your queen,” Royce says, reaching over he brushes my hair back turning my head towards him so they can see the mark that adorns my neck. Our eyes meet and his thumb caresses my cheek.

The white-haired man smiles proudly. “Brothers and sisters! We need no further proof of our king when his mark mirrors our sacred crest!” He says.

If there had been any doubt left before, it’s now gone as they all stare at us.

“Your queen is powerful, and if I’m not mistaken… the name Rossi means she is of the Volkov line, and the Lycan King correct?” A woman from the court asks.

“That’s correct,” I reply, now looking at the woman who had spoken.

The woman nods in approval. “Not of the Solaris… but a powerful queen indeed…”

A flicker of annoyance flashes on Royce’s face and I place my hand on his chest.

‘Regardless of her status or strength, she would still be my queen.’ He says quietly.

A ripple of murmurs spread through the room.

‘Don’t get offended, it’s only natural they would want you to have chosen a strong queen. Don’t argue over it when I am strong enough to stand by your side anyway,’ I say, my eyes sharp as they meet his.

His hand wraps around my wrist. ‘I know,’ he replies, he frowns slightly, but the truth is, even if he doesn’t approve, it is how the world works.

I have seen my parents grow up and the pressure and expectations on them. Maybe it’s the fact I grew up like that, that I understand these things.

“Formalities aside, there is something I need to discuss with the court regarding my father, my brother and the wrongs they have committed, to the point that it was my own brother who tried to kill me.” Royce now says as he scans the room.

The mood darkens as everyone exchanges looks, and the white-haired man frowns. “Before the matters of court can be discussed, the king must take the sacred treasures of the Solaris line. Only then will he and his queen be able to cross the barrier and take their position.” He points to the throne.

since I last saw you. Will you not

before me. He smiles before he steps forward

turns to me and smiles faintly. “And this is the Lycan Princess… daughter of the Lycan King.” He takes my hand giving it a light kiss on my knuckles before he

back. We should hold a coronation in style.” The woman who had spoken

grandfather glances at her. “There are grave matters to discuss. We will hold a coronation when the time is right. We should not delay this moment.

frowns slightly, and I

that mean I can finally mark him?” I ask, making

to do this, yet you saw that he is the true king, there is no doubt and when the

and I can’t help but admire him. He did the right thing

looking forward to that,’ he murmurs, looking into my

Yes…

so later and his grandfather, Edward, who is his mother’s father,

head of

at the centre of the engraving on the marble floor, right beneath the highest point of the dome. The vault is beneath this floor, and it has not been opened for thousands of years, protected by

all clear the floor, allowing a

finger trips. I see it travel through

and the Solaris people will know their king has arrived,” Edward

me, and I

got this,” I

feel it snake around me almost like his arm, supporting me so I don’t fall

doesn’t speak, taking the stone steps two at a time as he approaches the altar. There are three things upon it: a crown, a sword and a medallion. He’s silent, as

been locked away for centuries, but they don’t have a speck

calm and collected, as if he knows what he must do. He first picks

their name.” He places the crown upon his head, and brilliant gold and silver light

quietly. I frown as I turn back

faint depiction of the sun and the moon in the medallion. The items themselves seem to hold an energy of their

power with valour and empathy. When the darkest of times will befall us, I will stand as a shield for the people.” He places the medallion around his neck, and another brilliant wave of glittering

I wonder what it says. “I will… ride behind the Adonai, protecting all those who may need it, and bow to the gods who have blessed

he lifts the final item, the sword, and another shimmering glow swirls around him, sizzling through the sword, and then he is surrounded by

with silence as everyone

your throne, my king,” someone says, as Royce now

necessary?” Royce asks, and I can’t help but

it is. You are the

a gorgeous smirk on his face, he holds

me,

just taken my hand, the tingles of pleasure dancing through me, and I notice the symbols that now run up his right arm. It’s

to my unanswered question. I’m about to answer him when someone rises from their seat and

his chosen, I fear that a grave mistake has been made… The Lycan Princess is the niece of the Deimos Prince… an enemy of Helios. Are you certain by taking someone who is a descendant of the Deimos line that you will not make our God turn away from us?” she

around. Will