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

Royce, please!” Janaina’s

makes me turn and follow

Chris is dead. 1

Fuck.

didn’t know the man personally aside from the small exchange we

was a

and friend.

hand in this… who cares for the

an end if

can’t have another repeat

situation…

of anguish from Raihana, and my mind is

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

as I stare at

the chance to try to escape if he somehow can get past me… but… if I kill him … Then

want to talk to him, face

kill me, I can see it in your eyes. And to think

evil one, he says, sitting back. “I request you keep him

my hand at

never have.” 1

at him, but he

I cast her a cold glare. Lightning crackles around

try,” I reply coldly before I

for me.

eyes burning into me…

I will do it.

because right now it’s clear that nothing can

he is a monster that does

him if I

he’ll be out of there soon and we

to find the answers to prove him guilty and if we don’t, then I will kill him. But even

kill someone.

you were a wise one… don’t let your anger cloud your mind,” Janaina says

towards the room I was held in. Raihana is still clutching the dead body of her mate, but

crouching beside her, as Magdalene and two other witches try

and she is refusing

them.

Delsanra and Rayhan suddenly

beside Raihana.

did she penetrate our

inside?” one of

witches murmurs.

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

I am the one he has an enmity against, yet

an issue

Selene…

urges

lifts her head and Rayhan takes

Chris’s face.

thudding as he looks down

man in her arms, and I can

face. It’s hitting him

a hand on his shoulder, but even

his own face

gone…” Kiara says,

it encasing Chris’s body, for a few seconds,

there is no heartbeat.

bring him back-” Delsanra’s voice cracks, but Raihana

her shoulder. 1

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

pay.”

defying gravity as her head snaps up. “They will pay!”

back. Her powers swirl around her as flames

A fire witch… 2

pulls her close, hugging her tightly as Rayhan slowly moves closer. Once the flames fade

I see him close Chris’s

tell from the way

Rayhan says quietly, his voice dead as he

is silent

Rayhan is referring to

Rafael Rossi…

eyes meet. He steps away from the group,

way over to me.

out,” he says to Janaina, not giving her a

pull me from the room, but

of the broken family

mind.

going to tell them?” Raihana’s heartbroken voice

breaks into sobs and Rayhan wraps his arms

Leo asks me

that cell, but he’s involved. Obviously, he’s fucking involved. He knows something and…” I glance around,

around

should delay any longer… he’s manipulating

to his will.”

we can’t just kill him,”

“Why not?” Lask.

up at me as if searching my face

something.

Will you not regret it?” he asks

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

too. Need I