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.

I whisper, letting coolness flow through to the mug

shaking her head. “I mean the

I nod, “Sure.”

that urge to kiss her again

getting harder… and fuck, the fact that there’s a room full of people just down the tiny hall and it’s not bothering me is

for coming to check up on me, I appreciate it.” She says, running her fingers through her hair before she cringes

wash that out.” I smirk.

probably miss the final round, but keep me

beat before she smirks and

I know you are…

not the first time

and other engagements. She

I miss that…

and head out to the

she asks when she pulls

seats are leather, easy to clean.” I say, pulling my

off with it. “Besides,

the door frame and crosses her

muses, with a tilt of her head, her eyes raking over my

I won’t argue…

her in my shirt fills

I force

you mind?” I

shamelessly checking me out.

my keys out, I step

allowed to admire a fine sculpture. Got to have some benefits to being friends with a total hottie.”

mind, but I don’t want her to recognise me as Reign… the temptation to just tell her is

confident. So, I’ll see you tomorrow.

I think we can use a change of

what

“Six am.”

more before I turn and head to my car. She’s still watching as I get

it up.

to get what had happened

a few minutes, I was able to forget everything

Bloody hell…

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

One that no

in my own house, I

everyone.

will run some

shower with a towel around my waist, I glance at my phone to see she’s sent

by step, commentating.

love

is ready Royce, do join

through the

I quickly grab some boxers and pants, knowing

then so

I enter the dining

They’re all here.

Great.

at my phone one last

her message.

don’t know how, but he did!

close!’

short, you

my

into pocket before

and taking

Mom are opposite us, with Dad at

Dad asks after the member of staff

leaves the

“Out,” I reply simply.

asked where.” Dad repeats with

one that doesn’t

don’t feel the need

emotionlessly, picking up my

and knife.

but I still decided to come and join them, but like

our meal?”

ahead, sweetheart.” Dad says, motioning for her to carry on, his

matters easier

that you seem to be struggling to share?” Aleric asks, his eyes cold as

friend’s.” I

just a friend Royce, because another Ruby is not another situation I want again.”

clench my jaws, “Jade, her

Ruby.” I

she

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 that you are

Mom says, hurt

eyes.

his own choice. He will

I’m beginning to wonder

genuinely wants to help others out of his own good will,

ahead at Charlotte, who sits there quietly, a small frown on her face as she ducks her