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.

a rush to crown me, yet it’s been a while since I last saw you. Will

fly open as I stare at the man before me. He smiles before

Princess… daughter of the Lycan King.” He

coronation in style.” The woman who had

when the time is right. We should not delay this moment.

frowns slightly, and I wonder if there’s

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

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

room as Royce pulls me close, and I can’t help but admire him. He did the right thing by coming here. ‘Just a vault left to open, and we’re

marking… I’m looking forward to that,’ he murmurs,

Yes…

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

the head of

came into it. Grandfather would have been better for the position.’ Royce replies, 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

takes a deep breath as we all clear the floor, allowing a drop of his blood to fall onto

his eyes, allowing his aura to flow through his finger trips. I see it travel through the gold lines of the engraving,

can unlock the vault and unseal the dome, do so and the Solaris people will know their king has

at me, and

this,” I say

his arm, supporting me

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

but they don’t have a speck of

he must do.

to fight in their name and to protect in their name.” He places the

He says quietly. I frown as I turn back

clear diamonds, and I can see the faint depiction of the sun and the

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

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

another shimmering glow swirls around him, sizzling through the sword, and then he is surrounded by a dazzling light that seems to be more concentrated

and the room is filled with silence as everyone witnessed something that

Royce now glances

necessary?” Royce asks, and

are the king,

on his face, he holds

me,

has 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 like runes, only they are glowing around his hand and arm in a golden

what it is either.’ He replies to my unanswered question. I’m about to answer him when someone rises from their seat

of the Deimos Prince… an enemy of Helios. Are you certain by taking

frown, looking around. Will this