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.

whisper, letting coolness flow through to the mug until it cools a little before

before shaking her head. “I mean

I nod, “Sure.”

that urge to kiss her again rises inside of

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

says, running her fingers through her hair before she cringes

wash that

the final round, but keep me

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

I know you are…

first time I’ve had to

and other engagements. She would always

I miss that…

the mug down and head out

your seats?” she asks when she pulls open the front door, glancing out at

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

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

leaning against the door frame

muses, with a tilt of her head, her eyes raking over my abs before she snatches the shirt from my arms.

I won’t argue…

in my

force

I say, since

shamelessly checking me out.

out,

I? Besides, we’re friends. I should be allowed to admire a fine sculpture. Got to have some benefits to being friends with a total hottie.”

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

too confident. So, I’ll see you

classes. I think we can

what time?” she scrunches up her

“Six am.”

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

it up.

now, I am unable to get what had happened out of my

minutes, I was able

Bloody hell…

straight upstairs to

One that no

my own

everyone.

run some

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

by step, commentating.

love my

is ready Royce,

through the

quickly grab some boxers and pants,

so

I enter the dining

They’re all here.

Great.

glance at my phone

her message.

know how, but he did! I swear they need a

close!’

you lost

my

into pocket

and taking my seat next

opposite us, with Dad at the head of the

Dad asks after the member of staff

and leaves

“Out,” I reply simply.

Dad repeats

that doesn’t reach his

feel the need

emotionlessly, picking up

and knife.

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

least begin on our meal?” Mom interjects. “The

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

matters easier

you seem to be struggling to share?” Aleric asks, his eyes cold as he turns to look

friend’s.” I

hope it is just a friend Royce, because another

jaws, “Jade, her name

I

it was, she was just a

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

hurt

eyes.

being honest Catherine, he does nothing but his own choice. He will face the consequences if

beginning to

to help others out of his own good will, with

Charlotte, who sits there quietly, a small frown on