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.

faintly and raise one hand, letting lightning crackle

have heard the

not to listen to rumours,” she whispers, cupping my face when she freezes, slowly moving my collar back.

wild, and maybe a little crazy,

smiles. “You’re in love…

it?” she whispers, and I

it’s really different and so much more… It’s… terrifying yet beautiful how you can love someone

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

Royce, do

tilt my head,

eyes widen before she 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.

in her voice, make me feel emotional

I didn’t notice, but then her hair was covering her neck. To think my son’s

I marked

academy, isn’t she? She’s the one you went to help train…” Mom’s smile fades as she looks at me, concerned. “You are her teacher… Didn’t you

sigh. Nothing escapes

did try to stay away from her. Until she was almost killed, and I realised I couldn’t. I loved her too much for that. Aleric had his own intentions, I assure

also know you won’t take advantage of someone because you have a good heart… however, I don’t think I know my son well enough. She’s

tilt my head, cocking a

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

He chose a fiery princess as hist mate, one with tattoos and all,” she

you to meet Mom…” I

course, where is she?” Mom

want you to meet someone else…” I say. My heart thuds as

is, but Royce… why are we hiding your being

doubt Dad cares that much,” I say shortly, not wanting to break the news of his

What’s happened between you and your father?” Mom

footsteps makes me look towards the door.

looks up curiously, as do I – hearing the

open, there she is, wearing a white floor-length dress. Her eyes find Mom first, her breath hitching before her eyes dart

and I can see she’s trembling slightly I let go of Mom and walk over to her, wrapping my arm around her shoulders, her brown eyes are fixed on mine and her breathing is uneven. I give her a smile, silently promising it’s going to

die on my lips when I see her

recognition in them,

in check,

at Winona, guiding her towards Mom and with each step, Mom’s eyes are becoming blurred

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

Arden. She’s alive Mom, she was not stillborn, She was left at an orphanage for so many years until Leo Rossi found

heart is thundering

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