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.

take my leave. Thank

from behind me, fuck I didn’t even notice when

to turn to him when

“Royce!”

turn to see a shivering Charlotte running down the hallway, a look of worry and panic on her face, and she’s soaked. Her hair sticks to her face as she rubs her arms, trying to keep herself

her, and I hate seeing her

pull her

is gone!” Her heart is pounding

looking

it’s going to be fine.” I say, kissing her forehead. I draw some of the water off her, but I can’t do

don’t want her to get ill, until

He says, and I’m grateful he isn’t punishing Charlotte, despite his

inside and

That’s a clear command.

hurries over with a towel and some hospital scrubs for Charlotte.

the sight of them, but she

I don’t think she’ll be putting them

back at Alejandro, I

we get this over

have somehow got Sky into

but relief floods me when I hear

god,

Charlotte moves away from me as she begins

you like me to dry you?”

to use a towel.” Charlotte

a little magic like I used on Skyla.” She says, pointing to

Now that made sense.

hate feeling so sticky and wet.” Charlotte scrunches her nose, placing the towel and

sitting on the chair,

clothes and hair become dry

Nice.

Charlotte says, running her

would you like to talk about?” I

the same room as Skyla and keeping

door?” Alejandro asks, his eyes glimmering red as his aura fills

to realise he has enforced his Alpha

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

She kisses Skyla’s forehead before she comes

everything to protect your daughter, including leaving me in the soaking rain, and he told me to call you so I’d rethink my attitude if I were you.” Charlotte says haughtily with

look at

“Charlotte.” I warn her.

she know who

own age King Alejandro. And yes, I said age, not size.”

to pull her behind me when I’m surprised to see

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

not how I was

for my brother, too.”

she’s making matters

I want to say Skyla is my student, the words just don’t

little dramatic.” I say instead, tilting my head

to

He likes to keep you hidden away now, doesn’t

Sophia Arden,” She

with a

Delsanra. “White hair, magic powers.

am,

talk, and I find myself

for ice cream when Skyla’s voice came into my head…” I trail off eyes turn

head?” Charlotte asks, confused.

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