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.

sighs, moving a little to avoid

have.” I

go!” His burning eyes turn on me and I

get her back, ok?” Dante says. “I have to

door, just as Kiara, Marcel and Elijah join us

she

cups his face as he slams his elbow into the cabinet

Leo said out there is stuck in my

be dangerous…” I’ve

thunderous snarl vibrates through the room

duck, just as his fist hits the wall behind

“Alejandro!” Kiara screams.

good, he missed,” I say, which only angers Alejandro more.

step forward, grabbing Alejandro, the man shifts back, breathing heavily. His torn shirt hangs off

again, fucker!” He snarls

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

all

wants to help her, but every minute lost in rage

to herself again?” There’s a pain in his voice that he’s

will happen. We move in with our plan tonight.” Leo says pulling out his

Kataleya says as she and Azura step out

“Oh, yeah?” Alejandro asks.

plan and Aleric has agreed to go

me before

a but, am I correct?” I

linking. His frown deepens, and I see him glance at me for

is it?” I ask

event organised for tomorrow… She wants us

feel sick. Her being with him makes me fucking

she said she’ll lure him there, and 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

is more to her plan, and

attempt?” Alejandro voices the dark thought that claws

want her near

done things she’s not proud of, and said things she never should have. She

support,”

Gherkin Dick, if we quote exactly,” Azura says, smirking as she ignores

over to me and plants her hands

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, it’s time you trust

look away and nod, “But waiting with her in his

him Aleric agreed, the fucking engagement will take place

talk, but the fact she’s able to do so

fast,” Leo says not looking

a chance he’s trying to be smart. Tell Skyla to

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

“Fucker.” He mutters. 2

the witches will be there, and

Raihana says.

happy Dante’s close to her,” Kiara

she has said he has refused to allow any Rossi

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

figure everything out,” Raven says, crossing her

we’re pulling out all the stops. We made the mistake once,

Delsanra asks.

It still baffles me as to why they would do it willingly

have the answer