The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

Chapter 123 A Beautiful Moment

ROYCE.

My heart is racing as I hear their footsteps approach. I’d recognise Mom’s heartbeat anywhere… and right now it’s racing as she steps inside the office that I’m waiting in.

She doesn’t know that today I haven’t just brought myself to her, but someone else too.

“Royce,” her voice is thick as she fights her emotions.

I turn and give her a smile. She looks beautiful in a white dress that lights up her eyes.

The first woman in my life, the first goddess. who I’ll always respect, the woman who went through so much pain to bring me onto this planet. My mother. 5

She stops in the doorway, her eyes glimmering with tears that she’s so desperately trying to contain, and I close the gap between us, pulling her into my arms.

“Royce,” she whispers as she clutches onto me tightly. “Thank the gods.”

She cups my face, tugging me down and kisses my forehead and cheeks as a few tears trickle down her cheeks.

She’s examining my face as if making sure I’m not hurt… just like she used to do long ago.

“I’m alright Mom,” I reassure her before taking her hands and kissing them gently.

“Great, there goes my makeup.

I glance up to see Charlotte standing there, looking a little emotional too, and I reach over, motioning her to come closer.

She obeys, and I wrap my arm around her tightly. I kiss her forehead before I hug them both.

“Where have you been? What is going on?

Why do we have to hide the truth from your father and brother? I’m terrified to think of the possibilities… and you faked your death, Royce… why?”

Deep down, I know she knows something is wrong.

Tonight, I’m going to give my mother happiness… and at the same time, I’m going to destroy her with my father’s truth.

I kiss the top of her head, inhaling her scent.

“It’s a long story… but I needed to accept my destiny as the Solaris King.

She stiffens before she pulls back, staring at I know the rumours of the trial have spread but rather than have Charlotte tell her, I wanted to tell her my truth, myself.

smile faintly and raise one hand,

have heard the

to rumours,” she whispers, cupping my face when she freezes, slowly moving my collar back. “You

maybe a little crazy, but I love her dearly. She’s

in love… and

she

more… It’s… terrifying

nods, smiling softly, “And who is the lucky girl?” she asks me, her eyes sparkling

Royce, do

my head, “Her

smiles. “Skyla Rossi, the fiery young woman who stood up for her father earlier. She’s perfect.” She cups my face, kissing my forehead once more. “Treat her right, because she’s

the emotions in her voice, make me

I didn’t notice, but then her hair was covering her neck. To

I marked

to help train…” Mom’s smile fades as she looks at me, concerned. “You are her teacher… Didn’t you say that,

sigh. Nothing escapes

and I realised I couldn’t. I loved her too

I also know you won’t take advantage of someone because you have a good heart… however, I don’t think I know my

head,

and I’m guilty. I’m nowhere near as

me, Mom, he isn’t innocent. He chose a fiery princess as hist mate, one with

I want you to meet

course, where is she?” Mom

but first, I want you to meet someone else…” I say. My heart thuds as Mom

but Royce… why are we hiding your being alive from your father and brother? Your father has not slept well since

much,” I say shortly, not wanting to break

me what you’re feeling. What’s happened between you and your father?”

two pairs of footsteps makes me look towards the door.

– hearing

thumping heart is loud, and when the door is pushed open, there she is, wearing a white floor-length dress. Her eyes find Mom first, her breath hitching before her

wrapping my arm around her shoulders, her brown eyes are fixed on mine

I begin, glancing towards Mom, but the words die on my lips when I see her staring

a recognition in them, yet

her emotions in check, her lips pursed

guiding her towards Mom and with each

her. She may not know it’s her daughter… but she can feel

more fitting to introduce her as Victoria Elizabeth Arden. She’s alive Mom, she was not stillborn, She was left at an orphanage

heart is thundering

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