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.

letting coolness flow through to

remarks before shaking her head.

I nod, “Sure.”

to kiss

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 when she gets cream on her

that out.” I

probably miss the final round, but keep me filled

before she smirks and nods. “I’m

I know you are…

time I’ve

due to meetings, Dad and other

I miss that…

down and head out

want a blanket or something to put over your seats?” she asks when she pulls open the front door, glancing out at my

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

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

door frame and

tilt of her head, her eyes raking over my abs before she

I won’t argue…

of her in my

I force

mind?” I say, since

shamelessly checking me out.

out, I

I? Besides, we’re friends. I should be allowed to

didn’t mind, but I don’t want her to recognise me as

So, I’ll see

we can use a

like a plan, what time?”

“Six am.”

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

it up.

now, I am unable to get what

a few minutes, I was

Bloody hell…

good evening and head straight upstairs to shower, but first I lock the blood

no

in my own

everyone.

will run some

shower with a towel around my waist, I glance at my phone to see

by step, commentating.

to love my

ready Royce, do join us.’

through

some boxers and pants, knowing if Mom

then so

later, I enter the dining

They’re all here.

Great.

glance at my phone one last

her message.

he did! I swear they need a rematch. It

close!’

so in short, you lost then?’

my

into pocket before kissing mom

and taking my

us, with Dad at the

asks after the member of staff removes

and leaves

“Out,” I reply simply.

where.” Dad repeats with

one that doesn’t reach

don’t feel the need to

emotionlessly, picking

and knife.

still decided to come and

begin on our meal?” Mom interjects. “The roast looks absolutely

motioning for her to carry on, his eyes fixed on

make matters easier

struggling to share?” Aleric asks,

a friend’s.”

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

my jaws, “Jade, her

Ruby.” I

it was, she was

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

hurt flashing

eyes.

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

going… I’m beginning to wonder if

help others out of his own good will, with nothing in

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