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.

and raise one

have heard the

listen to rumours,” she whispers, cupping my face

little wild, and maybe a little crazy, but I love her dearly. She’s my everything and there’s no way that I could

“You’re in

it?” she whispers, and I

different and so much more… It’s… terrifying yet beautiful how you

the lucky girl?” she asks me, her eyes sparkling as she

Royce, do share,” Charlotte

tilt my head, “Her name’s

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,

the emotions in her

covering her neck. To think my son’s beautiful

marked her

smile fades as she looks at me, concerned. “You are her teacher… Didn’t you say that,

sigh. Nothing

was almost killed, and I realised I couldn’t. I loved her too much for that. Aleric had his own intentions, I assure you… we are not alike. I also talked

advantage of someone because you have a good heart… however, I don’t think

head, cocking a

I’m guilty. I’m nowhere near as innocent as Mom

“Trust me, Mom, he isn’t innocent. He chose a fiery

you to meet Mom…” I glance at Charlotte as her

where is she?” Mom says

else…” I say. My heart thuds as

I wonder who this person is, but Royce… why are we hiding your being alive from your father

to break the news of his reality until after she’s

you and

makes me look

curiously, as do I – hearing the footsteps stop,

of her thumping heart is loud, and when the door is pushed open, there she is, wearing a white

them, and I can see she’s trembling slightly I let go of Mom and walk over to her, wrapping my arm around

on my lips when I see her staring at

a recognition in

keep her emotions in check, her lips pursed as

with each step,

and deep down I know she’s recognised her. She may not know it’s her daughter… but she

perhaps it’s more fitting to introduce her as Victoria Elizabeth Arden. She’s alive Mom, she was not stillborn, She was left at an orphanage for so many years until Leo Rossi found her and took her to his pack,” I explain

heart is

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