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.

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

her head. “I

I nod, “Sure.”

that urge to kiss her again

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

it.” She says, running her fingers through her hair before she cringes

wash that out.”

probably miss the final round,

before she smirks and nods. “I’m great

I know you are…

first time

Dad and other engagements. She

I miss that…

mug down and head out

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

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

it. “Besides, it’s mainly on my T-shirt.

door frame and

a tilt of her head, her eyes raking over my abs

I won’t argue…

in my shirt fills

I force it

mind?” I say, since

shamelessly checking me out.

out,

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

me as Reign…

don’t get too confident. So, I’ll see you tomorrow. Let’s meet

can use a change

plan, what time?” she scrunches up

“Six am.”

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

it up.

get what had happened out of my

I was

Bloody hell…

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

no

in my own house, I

everyone.

will run

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

by step, commentating.

to love my Lil

ready Royce, do

comes through

some boxers and pants, knowing

then so does

minutes later, I enter the dining

They’re all here.

Great.

at my phone one last

her message.

know how, but he did! I swear they need

close!’

in short, you lost then?’

my

before slipping my phone into pocket before

forehead and taking my seat

with Dad at

the member of

leaves

“Out,” I reply simply.

Dad repeats with a

one that doesn’t

I don’t feel the

picking up my

and knife.

and join them, but like always, it’s

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

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

will make matters

struggling to share?” Aleric asks, his eyes

friend’s.”

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

“Jade, her

Ruby.” I reply

it was, she

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

Mom says, hurt flashing in

eyes.

nothing but his own choice. He will face the consequences if this

I’m beginning to

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

frown on