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.

me I can fix the temperature.” I whisper, letting coolness flow through

her head. “I mean the

I nod, “Sure.”

and that urge to kiss her

not safe 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 not bothering me is

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

that

final round,

she smirks and nods. “I’m great

I know you are…

not the first time I’ve

other engagements.

I miss that…

place the mug down and

or something to put over your seats?” she asks when she pulls open the front door, glancing

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

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

door frame and crosses her

over my abs before she snatches the shirt from my

I won’t argue…

in my shirt fills my

force it

you mind?” I say, since

shamelessly checking me out.

my keys out,

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

me as Reign… the

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

we can use a change of

sounds like a plan, what time?” she

“Six am.”

groans but nods, her eyes raking over me once more before I turn and head to my car.

it up.

to get what had

I was able to

Bloody hell…

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

that no one can

in my own house, I

everyone.

will run

I glance at my phone to see she’s sent me

by step, commentating.

to love my

ready Royce, do join

through the

I quickly grab some boxers and pants, knowing if Mom knows

so does

minutes later, I enter

They’re all here.

Great.

my phone one last time

her message.

but he did! I swear they

close!’

short, you lost then?’ I text

my

before slipping my phone into pocket

forehead and taking my seat next

opposite us, with Dad at the head

the member of staff removes the lids of

leaves

“Out,” I reply simply.

Dad repeats with

doesn’t reach

don’t feel the

emotionlessly, picking up

and knife.

and

our meal?” Mom interjects. “The roast

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

matters easier if

share?” Aleric asks, his

friend’s.” I reply

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

“Jade, her name was

I reply

was, she was just a

for the court’s opinion, you

says, hurt flashing in

eyes.

own choice. He will face the consequences if this careless

going… I’m beginning to wonder

help others out of his own good will, with nothing

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