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

at the man before me. He smiles before he steps

says quietly. He then turns to me and smiles faintly. “And this is the Lycan Princess… daughter of the

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

“There are grave matters to discuss. We will hold a coronation when the time is right. We should not delay this moment. The king is here, and him accepting his birthright as swiftly as possible is

frowns slightly, and I wonder if

mark him?” I

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

him. He did the right thing by coming here. ‘Just a

the marking… I’m looking forward to

Yes…

later and his grandfather, Edward, who is

isn’t the head of the council.’

as he readies himself to place his hand at the centre of the engraving on the marble floor, right beneath the highest point of the dome. The vault is beneath

deep breath as we all clear the floor,

glances at us before he closes his eyes, allowing his aura to flow through his finger trips. I see it travel through the gold lines of the engraving, making

unlock the vault and unseal the dome, do so and the Solaris people will know

at me, and

got this,” I

feel it snake around me almost like his arm, supporting me so I don’t fall to the moving ground. It finally comes to a stop, and

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 are the spectators, all

centuries, but

he knows what he must do. He first picks up the crown

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

must do this.” He says quietly. I frown as I turn back

can see the faint depiction of the sun and the moon in the medallion. The

uphold justice and equality. Forsake the greed for power with valour and empathy. When the darkest of times will befall us, I will stand as a shield for the people.”

behind the Adonai, protecting all those who may need it, and bow

sizzling through the sword, and then he is surrounded by a

with silence as everyone witnessed something that will not

time to take your throne, my king,” someone says, as Royce now glances at it. The barrier is

asks, and I

course it is. You are the king, and you have returned,”

smirk on his face, he holds his hand out

me,

pleasure dancing through me, and I notice the symbols that now run up his right arm. It’s like runes, only

unanswered question. I’m about to answer him when someone

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

Will