The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse

Chapter 51

The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin Chapter 51

ROYCE.

“Give me a minute, I need to check if my sister is alright.” I say, knowing I sound cold, but I need a moment, turning I leave the room.

Prescott is pacing the hall, but I can tell he’s mind linking. He’s frowning, and I can sense his worry. He sighs and runs his fingers through his beard.

“Has my sister arrived yet?” I ask him when he finally turns to me.


“She’s on her way. The two bodies have been collected and the king ordered them to be brought here…” He hesitates.

There’s something different in his behaviour. He’s different from the panicked Alpha I had seen when I came in. He looks almost uneasy.

“What is it?” I ask, frowning.

“There’s… there was no sign of this apparent monster, Alpha Arden.” He says quietly.

I frown as I look up at him sharply. “What do you mean there was no sign of the body? I killed it. It was there.”

“Ah yes… you did say that… but there is nothing in the woods.” He huffs, shaking his head. “However, my men have brought Skyla Rossi’s car and cat here for the time being, until the King gives us further instructions. But your story is… intriguing.”

How?

I shake my head. Maybe it did disappear, but there were clear signs of mass destruction.

“There was blood everywhere. The entire area in the woods was destroyed, so many trees were ripped up and the bodies of two young girls were found. That is enough proof that the unseen monster was there. Your men saw that at least, correct?” I ask.

He shakes his head slowly. “No, I have no idea what part of the woods you mean, Alpha Royce. As for these bodies, that is all there was. Just two girls murdered.” There’s a suspicious look in his eyes and I frown.

“Murdered.”

What is he insinuating?

“Yes, perhaps someone did this…”

My heart thuds. What is going on?

“She’s been poisoned… is that not proof enough?”

“By a venom that the Ardens possess, your father, Alpha Kenneth, was adamant to attain that venom from past attacks, to perform some tests on.” A second voice says from behind me. I turn and look at the head warrior of the Luminaria pack.

To create an anti-venom, exactly what I used on Skyla.

“Care to explain?” Prescott asks.

I shake my head. A few loose strands of my makeshift bun fall in front of my forehead.

“When people have their minds made up, you can declare the truth or present proof, but they will not listen. The small-minded will still believe and stick to the first version of the story they heard.”

He looks offended at my words, but I really am not in the mood.

There’s a lot more I want to say but I bite my tongue. If they are so untrusting of us, why even let Dad on the council?

I know the answer… They had needed the investment from the Arden Empire for the startup of the academies… it was a business deal. Everyone is the same in the end…

“Are you insinuating that we are small-minded Alpha Royce?”

“No, I was talking about the chickens in your pen,” I reply sarcastically.

He looks confused, and I internally roll my eyes.

What a bloody idiot.

sister and take my leave. Thank you for being understanding and

Alejandro’s cold voice comes from behind me, fuck I didn’t even notice when

to

“Royce!”

a shivering Charlotte running down the hallway, a look of worry and panic on her face, and she’s

seeing her, and I hate seeing her like

I pull her close, hugging her

gone! The snake is gone!” Her heart is pounding as

frown, looking down

worry, it’s going to be fine.” I say, kissing her forehead. I draw some of the water off her, but I can’t do much, not when there’s an audience.

until she

and I’m grateful he isn’t punishing Charlotte,

back inside and

That’s a clear command.

towel and some

at the sight

politely, but I don’t think she’ll be putting

I give

get this over

silent, steady breath, I step back into the room where the women have somehow got Sky into

floods me

alright… Thank god, fuck

closes the door after us and Charlotte moves away from me as she begins to towel dry

you like me to dry you?”

use a towel.” Charlotte

like I used on Skyla.”

Now that made sense.

I hate feeling so sticky and wet.” Charlotte scrunches her

she’s sitting on the chair, looking exhausted

something before Charlotte’s clothes

Nice.

says, running her fingers

would you like to talk

same room as Skyla and keeping my

Skyla to death’s door?” Alejandro asks, his eyes glimmering red as his aura fills the

takes me a few seconds to realise he has

you need to use your Alpha command on me to get the answers you seek… shows you don’t trust me. Why not wait for Skyla to wake up and ask her yourself.” I say, my voice softening when

please.” Kiara says, standing up. She kisses Skyla’s forehead before she comes over and

soaking rain, and he told me to call you

at her

“Charlotte.” I warn her.

know

down to you. You should go pick on someone your own age

me when I’m

doubting him. I’m just… being a father. Seeing

I

easy for my brother, too.” Charlotte adds

she’s making matters

me, and although I want to say

be a little dramatic.” I say instead, tilting my head towards Charlotte. My

to

He likes to keep you hidden

Arden,”

says with a

Charlotte replies, turning to Delsanra. “White

am, I’m Delsanra

and lightly talk, and I find myself turning my attention to

for ice cream when Skyla’s

head?” Charlotte asks, confused.

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