The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse

The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin Chapter 43. When it’s Enough

ROYCE.

My heart’s racing as she sits there in front of

me, looking the perfect image of the sexy little thing she is.

Her seductive, tantalising behaviour is luring me in and I’m falling.

Just the way I began falling for her without seeing her… the reason I began to struggle to connect with my ex…

I’m not falling because I know I’ve fallen with someone I shouldn’t fall for.

And this time, I know she’s not flirting on purpose. It’s not to get to me, but if only she knew this got to me worse. I want to yank her close and kiss her senseless, but how do I do that when I’m the worst thing for her?

Being a part of my life is nothing I’d wish on anyone… even if I wasn’t her teacher, being with me… would be hell.

My gaze dips to those plump lips, the corner. smeared with cream that I just want to lick right off… But I don’t- I can’t.

Instead, I reach up. Brushing my thumb across the corner of her mouth, she turns her head instinctively and licks the cream off my finger. Those pretty lush lips wrapping

around them.

Fuck…

She acts feisty; she acts like she’s the queen of zero fucks, but there’s a vulnerability

inside of her that fucks with my mind. She acts brave, to show the world she’s dealing, when I know she’s struggled with more things than she’ll ever voice out aloud.

I want to shield her from it all… I’m ready to, and I don’t know why.

But I know the greatest thing I need to

protect her from is my family… If only it was just them… but the

Court

of Solaria is behind

them.

Am I strong enough to take them both, or will I fuck this up even more?

The sound of footsteps makes me jerk back, my heart thudding as I stride towards the sink, just as one of the Westwood boys

enters.

“How long are you… wow, what happened here?” Ares asks, and I know he’s watching

us sharply.

“Food fight.” Skyla says, chuckling lightly,

but her heart’s still racing.

Glad he hasn’t shifted and can’t hear that. I

wash my hands and face in the sink. I’m a mess though, there’s whipped cream

everywhere…

I almost smile. I can’t deny that it was fun.

“Well, the final round is going to start

soon.” Ares says.

“Oh yeah, let me finish the drinks. We’re coming.” Skyla sounds a bit distracted.

“Sure…” He replies before I hear him walk out. I turn to Skyla to see she’s wiping her face and neck.

“I’m actually going to head out. I’m going to get this all over everything if I stay.” I say

quietly.

She looks at me, and I think I see the flicker

of regret in her eyes.

Fuck, I hate that I’m making her feel like she’s done something wrong.

“Your drink… it’s still hot yet.” She says holding up a black cat-shaped mug.

Is that your way of asking me to stay for longer?

I walk over to her, trying not to let her scent get to me as I pick up one of the hot

chocolate mugs.

temperature.” I whisper, letting coolness flow through to the mug until it cools a little before downing it in one

remarks before shaking her head.

I nod, “Sure.”

to kiss her again rises inside

around her, it’s getting harder… and fuck, the fact that there’s a room full of people just down the tiny hall and it’s

running her fingers through her hair before she cringes when she gets

better wash that out.” I

probably miss the final round, but

beat before she smirks and nods. “I’m great

I know you are…

the first time I’ve

to meetings, Dad and other engagements. She

I miss that…

and head out to the

seats?” she asks when she pulls open the

leather, easy to clean.” I say, pulling

neck off with it. “Besides, it’s mainly on my T-shirt. You really went crazy with that

the door

head, her eyes raking over my abs before she snatches the shirt from my arms. “I’ll wash

I won’t argue…

of her in my shirt fills my

force it

you mind?” I

shamelessly checking me out.

out, I step

can enjoy a good view, can’t I? Besides, we’re friends. I should be allowed to admire a fine sculpture. Got to have some benefits to

as Reign… the temptation to just

too confident. So, I’ll see you tomorrow. Let’s

we can use

like a plan, what time?”

“Six am.”

once more before I turn and head to

it up.

am unable to get

I was able to forget

Bloody hell…

enter, bidding Charles a good evening and head straight upstairs to shower, but first I lock the

that no

my own house,

everyone.

will run some tests

the shower with a towel around my waist, I glance at my phone to see she’s sent me a string of messages,

by step, commentating.

love

is ready Royce, do join

comes through

grab some boxers and

so does

later, I enter the

They’re all here.

Great.

phone one last

her message.

don’t know how, but he did! I swear they need a rematch.

close!’

short, you

my

send, before slipping my phone into pocket

and taking my seat next

Mom are opposite us, with Dad at the

been?” Dad asks after the

and leaves the

“Out,” I reply simply.

Dad repeats with

doesn’t reach his cold

I don’t feel the

picking up

and knife.

to come and join them, but

our meal?” Mom interjects.

for her to carry on, his eyes fixed

matters easier if Royce

to share?” Aleric asks, his eyes cold as

a friend’s.” I

I hope it is just a friend Royce, because another Ruby is

my jaws, “Jade, her name was

I

she

in the end, she left you. Do something worthwhile with your time, Royce. If it wasn’t for the court’s opinion, you would be in a far lower position than you are. You have not shown me

says, hurt

eyes.

his own choice. He will face

I’m beginning to wonder if

genuinely wants to help others out of his own good will, with nothing

quietly, a small frown on her face as she ducks her head, focusing on