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 hand, letting

have heard the

she whispers, cupping my face when she freezes, slowly moving my

and out. Strong like you. Confident, loving, a little wild, and maybe a little crazy, but I love her dearly. She’s my everything and there’s no way that I could deny myself her.”

“You’re in love… and this

isn’t it?” she whispers, and I

so much more… It’s… terrifying yet

smiling softly, “And who is the lucky girl?” she asks me,

Royce, do

my head, “Her

fiery young woman who stood up for her father earlier. She’s perfect.” She cups my face, kissing

the emotions in her voice,

covering her neck. To think my son’s beautiful

I marked

to help train…” Mom’s smile fades as she

Nothing escapes

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

have a good heart… however, I don’t think I know my son well

my head, cocking

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

isn’t innocent. He chose a fiery princess as hist mate, one with tattoos and all,”

you to meet

she?” Mom

her too, in a short while, but first, I want you to meet someone else…” I say.

why are we hiding your being alive from your father and brother? Your father

much,” I say shortly, not wanting to break the news of his reality until after she’s met

you and your

me look towards the door. “I’ll

I – hearing the footsteps

door is pushed open, there she is, wearing a white floor-length dress. Her eyes find Mom first, her

slightly I let go of Mom and walk over to her, wrapping my arm around her shoulders, her

on my lips when I see her staring at Winona. Her smile is gone but her eyes hold an emotion I can’t

a recognition in

keep her emotions in check, her lips pursed

and with

recognised her. She

you to meet Winona, perhaps it’s more fitting to introduce her as Victoria Elizabeth Arden. She’s alive Mom, she was not stillborn,

heart is thundering

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