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 until it cools a little before

her head. “I

I nod, “Sure.”

that urge to kiss her again rises inside of

a room full of people just down the tiny hall and it’s not bothering me

appreciate it.” She says, running her fingers through her hair before she cringes when she gets cream

you better wash that out.” I

final

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

I know you are…

the first time

meetings, Dad and other engagements. She would always

I miss that…

the mug down and

she asks when she pulls open the front

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

cream that got on my neck off with it. “Besides,

leaning against the door frame

head, her eyes raking over my abs before she snatches the shirt from my arms. “I’ll wash it and return

I won’t argue…

her in my shirt fills

I force it

you mind?” I say,

shamelessly checking me out.

my keys out, I step

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

want her to recognise me as Reign…

I’ll see you tomorrow.

can use 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 watching as I get

it up.

get what had happened out of my

minutes, I was able to forget everything

Bloody hell…

straight upstairs to shower, but first I

no one can

my own house, I

everyone.

will run some tests

towel around my waist, I glance at my phone to see

by step, commentating.

love my Lil

ready Royce, do join us.’

comes through

grab some

so

I

They’re all here.

Great.

glance at my phone one last time and

her message.

don’t know how, but he did! I swear they need a rematch. It

close!’

short, you lost then?’

my

phone into pocket before kissing mom

forehead and taking my seat

and Mom are opposite us, with

the member of staff removes

and leaves the

“Out,” I reply simply.

asked where.” Dad repeats with

that doesn’t reach

I don’t feel the need to share.”

picking up

and knife.

come and join them, but like always,

meal?” Mom interjects. “The roast looks absolutely

says, motioning for her to carry on, his eyes fixed

make matters easier if Royce

Where were you, Royce, that you seem to be struggling to share?” Aleric asks, his eyes cold as he turns to

a friend’s.”

Royce, because another

“Jade,

I reply

she was just

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 me that you are worthy of being my

hurt flashing in

eyes.

Catherine, he does nothing but his own choice.

going… I’m beginning to wonder

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

small frown on her face as she ducks her head,