The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

62. The Start

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“Why would they help him, though?” Marcel says quietly.

“Not to mention Skyla said he had injected her with something three times to gain control of her, according to Bastet,” I say, frowning. 1

“Oh, yeah?” Leo says, his eyes flashing. This shit is fucking twisted.”

“But that took him three doses,” Raihana says.

“Exactly. So how did he manage to control the witches?” Kiara says.

I can tell she’s trying to contain her emotions, knowing her daughter’s just left.

“I don’t know…” Raihana murmurs. “But there’s something Magdalene was trying to say…

Skyla’s promise when she pleaded for me to allow her to do this replays in my mind, and the seed of self-doubt is beginning to grow.

As they talk, worried about her, I remain silent, trying to contain my emotions.

I let her do this. I let her go to him alone.

What if he finds out she’s pretending? What if he tries to hurt her?

Was it wise after she tried to kill herself?

Will her promise to return to me be enough?

I run my fingers through my hair, trying to calm my raging heart. (1)

No. I will trust in our love.

Dante hadn’t stopped her, his nod and faint smile hinting he approved of her to do what she planned.

I had told her not to remove the tracer earring that we had put on her, but even that isn’t calming the restlessness in my heart.

I wanted to go after her, remain somewhere nearby, but in the quick moments we had made the plan, we both knew it wasn’t a wise plan.

She would try to take Aleric to the Arden mansion. That is what we agreed on. A place Mom and Delsanra had already implemented offerings in the form of crystals and runes all around the mansion in hidden places.

Just the way we had placed things around the Rossi Mansion, but focused it on her bedroom. She had confirmed that Bastet said that it helped-break Aleric’s hold upon her. I have faith it’ll help her there and I am certain Helios will too.

My only concern is Apophis wouldn’t want Aleric there. If she manages to get Aleric into the mansion, we are safe, because unless Apophis is able to stop him in time, Aleric entering that house gives Skyla the upper hand.

“I’m going to take a couple of the warriors and remain close to the Arden mansion and wherever Skyla goes,” Dante says. “The link holds.” 3

I nod. That is something that remains, and she tested it with Dante before she had run outside. Despite her marking Aleric and his attempt to mark her, her link to the Night Walkers Pack had not been cut.

Shows how they just aren’t meant to be…

“I’m going after them.” Alejandro snarls.

“No, Dad, calm down,” Dante says, frowning.

“Anyone want to fill me in? Why the FUCK we let my girl go with that fucker!” Alejandro thunders, slamming his fist into the wall beside the front door. 3

An animalistic growl erupts from his throat, and I can see he’s trying to control himself from shifting… and failing. Fur begins to sprout from his face and arms as his bones crack and stretch.

He soon towers over his son, who blocks the entrance, arms crossed, calm and composed. It was his idea to not mind link Alejandro, knowing we needed to make the witches believe this wasn’t a setup. 3

“I want answers!” he snarls mid-shift, as he tears the door off its hinges, trying to shove his son aside.

a little

we do have.” I

let her go!” His burning eyes turn on me and

Dad, we will get her back, ok?” Dante says. “I have to go.

and Rayhan nod as Dante leaves through the broken door, just as Kiara, Marcel and Elijah join us in the

says as she rushes

as he slams his elbow

Leo said out

in power can be dangerous…” I’ve been

the room and

the wall behind me, missing me

“Alejandro!” Kiara screams.

he missed,” I say, which only angers Alejandro

the man shifts back, breathing heavily. His torn shirt hangs off

again, fucker!” He

myself. I assure you, as much as I didn’t want to let her go. I trust in her. I have always prided myself on the control I have over my powers and my emotions, but not when it came to

applies to all of us.” Elijah

we all love Skyla. Everyone in this house loves her and wants to help her, but every minute lost

if she tries to do something to herself again?” There’s a pain in his voice that he’s unable to hide before he runs his

We move in with our plan

something.” Kataleya says as she and Azura step out

“Oh, yeah?” Alejandro asks.

on her plan and Aleric has agreed to go to the Arden

glancing at me before the two women

is a but, am I

and I know they’re mind- linking. His frown deepens, and I see

it?” I ask

to get engaged to her and try to have the event organised

with him

that’s enough… that was our plan. She’ll trick him and get the upper hand and when the time is right, we’ll join.” I say, trying to keep my voice from shaking.

there is more to her plan, and she’ll let me know.

what he might attempt?” Alejandro voices the dark

don’t want

That she’s done things she’s not proud of, and said things

fucking support,” Alejandro

quote exactly,” Azura

and plants her

She’s strong and determined and she loves you… She had a moment where it became too much, but she won’t leave you. I know my girl,

away and nod, “But waiting with her in his

won’t be waiting,” Alejandro says suddenly. “Dante’s just said Skyla’s told him Aleric agreed, the

talk, but the fact she’s able

agreed pretty fast,” Leo says not

he’s trying to be smart. Tell Skyla to stay on alert around

nods and I realise he listened without even batting an eyelid, and

“Fucker.” He mutters. 2

will be there, and

Raihana says.

her,” Kiara murmurs as

said he has refused to allow any Rossi

a wedding to crash,” Azura says with a glint of excitement in

enough time to figure

made the mistake once, not again. What’s happening with

Delsanra asks.

baffles me as to why they would do it willingly or unwillingly. Is Aleric really able to bring people under

have the answer