The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

ROYCE.

It isn’t hard to find where Aleric is being

held.

The power that I can feel radiating from the northern side is intense and when I burst through the entrance of a hallway similar to the one where I was held, I can smell him.

Past the witches that are watching him, and

despite the commotion, as some try to stop

me and others on edge at the sound of

Raihana’s seream that travels through the

halls, the emotions and nerves are

rves

heightening.

I come to an abrupt halt, raising my hand to

show them I’m not here to fight, but what

truly gets to me is the fact that nothing is

out of place.

Nothing is going on here.

Aleric is simply sitting there, past the

barriers that hold him hostage, with his head

in his hands.

“Royce Arden, surrender!” Magdalene’s voice comes from behind me. Even the

sound of her approaching was silent.

I glance back at the woman that stands in the entrance but doesn’t respond, before looking back at Aleric, who now raises his

head.

Curiosity in his eyes.

What the hell is happening?

If he is here, then who killed Chris?

“Serafina’s mate is dead! What do you have to say for yourself?” Magdalene asks me

sharply.

I frown, trying to figure out how Aleric did it

… there are at least five witches here and a

few werewolves… if he did something,

wouldn’t they have seen him? Even if he was in or out, there had to be some discrepancy in him being here in front of them. 1

“I didn’t do that… but someone sure did,” I reply, glancing back at Aleric.

How…

“Then let’s make haste and go to them to find out!” Janaina says as she appears. behind Magdalene, slightly out of breath.

I glance back at Aleric.

“One moment…” I murmur, walking to the edge of the barrier. I look him in the eye.

“I know you did this… I don’t know how… but you did. And rest assured you will pay, you killed someone innocent

“I’m sitting behind this barrier, whilst you- a rapist is walking free! I did nothing! I have no power to free myself, unlike you,” Aleric says icily. “Justice will indeed be served!” 1

“Stop fooling around,” I snarl, about to turn away when I pause, looking back at him. ” How do you know I freed myself?” 2

Past the wavering energy of the force field, I

see his eyes flicker into slits, a hint of a smile crossing his lips before he sighs.

“The entire building heard the commotion.

Don’t make matters harder for the witches,

Royce. Admit to your crimes and perhaps

your sentence, for abuse, assault and murder can be lessened.”

“Alpha Royce!” Janaina’s voice comes

warningly.

I look at her and give her a nod. Glancing back at Aleric, I can’t help but feel uneasy at his calmness and the chilling confidence he

holds…

Why do I feel like he isn’t trapped but simply as if this is all part of his game?

1

please!” Janaina’s

me turn

Chris is dead. 1

Fuck.

the small exchange we had when

but he was a father, husband,

and friend.

in this… who

an

can’t have another repeat

situation…

of anguish from

storm to the barrier. “Let me in.” I command, my aura rolling

at

can get past me… but… if I kill him … Then he can’t hurt Skyla again… he can’t

talk to him,

me, I can see it

“I request you

able to raise my hand at my

never have.” 1

but he simply sighs and rests his

causing disruption!” Sephora commands, and I cast her a cold glare. Lightning crackles around

before I turn and walk

for me.

feel Aleric’s eyes burning

I will do it.

it’s clear that nothing can hold him… Somehow, he had

he is a monster that does not deserve to

kill him if I

know he’ll be out of there

answers to prove him guilty and if we don’t, then I will kill him. But even from within that prison, he

kill someone.

a wise one… don’t let your anger cloud your

was held in. Raihana is still clutching

other witches try to talk to her, but her

she is refusing to

them.

Kiara, Delsanra and Rayhan

beside Raihana.

penetrate

inside?” one

witches murmurs.

there, watching the family, feeling like an outsider and somewhat

he has an enmity against, yet they are dragged

issue

Selene…

see him.” Kiara urges softly,

whispers as Raihana lifts her head and Rayhan takes a step back,

Chris’s face.

as he

her arms, and I can

on his face.

hand on his shoulder, but even though he

own face

gone…” Kiara says, her hands

Chris’s body, for a few seconds, it’s

there is no heartbeat.

try to bring him back-” Delsanra’s

her shoulder. 1

shakes her head. “No. He is gone… and we will reunite when the time

pay.”

aura rages around her, her hair defying gravity as her

back. Her powers

A fire witch… 2

and Delsanra pulls her close, hugging her tightly as Rayhan slowly

Chris’s eyes before he lowers

is obvious. I can tell from the way his body is shaking, his

Rayhan says quietly, his voice dead as

older man is silent

referring to

Rafael Rossi…

looks up, and our eyes meet. He steps away from

way over to me.

stepping out,” he says to Janaina, not giving

me from

the broken family remains in

mind.

going to tell them?” Raihana’s

sobs and Rayhan wraps his arms around his sister

happened?” Leo asks

Obviously, he’s fucking involved.

of wind around us to

should delay any longer… he’s manipulating the

to his will.”

know… but we can’t just kill

“Why not?” Lask.

at me as if searching

something.

Will you not regret

a widow and you don’t want to kill him?” I ask quietly,

Need I