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

whispers, cupping my face when she freezes, slowly moving my collar back. “You …

and maybe a little crazy, but I love her dearly. She’s my everything and there’s

smiles. “You’re in love…

isn’t it?” she whispers, and I

much more… It’s… terrifying yet beautiful how you can love someone so

girl?” she asks me, her eyes sparkling as she looks

Royce, do

head, “Her name’s

up for her father earlier. She’s perfect.” She cups my face, kissing my forehead once

emotions in her voice, make

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

I marked

Mom’s smile fades as she looks at me, concerned. “You are

sigh. Nothing escapes

it’s no excuse, but when I learned she’d be my student, I 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 you… we are not alike. I also talked to her

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

my head,

girl gives away how naughty she is, and I’m guilty. I’m nowhere near as

innocent. He chose a fiery princess as hist mate, one with tattoos

done teasing me, there’s someone I want you to meet Mom…” I glance at Charlotte as her laughter

where is she?” Mom says

I want you to meet someone else…” I say. My heart thuds as Mom looks at me curiously. “They’ll be

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

to break the news of his

feeling. What’s happened between you and your father?” Mom pushes, not wanting

pairs of footsteps makes me look towards the door. “I’ll tell you soon …

as do I – hearing the footsteps

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

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

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

recognition in them,

in check, her lips

towards Mom and with each step, Mom’s eyes are becoming

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

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

is

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