The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse

The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin 66. Her Misunderstanding

SKYLA.

My heart clenches wondering why she didn’t come forward. Her friends died, and she didn’t care to even speak up or even pretend to care?

Like why?

I wonder what their families are going through.

“Is that her?” Royce asks, leaning down, his shoulder brushing the back of my shoulder.

He can see from afar, but having him move closer is comforting. Something I need…

I nod, glancing at him, as he crouches down beside the chair I’m sitting on.

“Can you call for her, Headmaster?” He says, his eyes cold as he looks at Rivers.

Rivers nods as he glances at the girl’s image before he turns.

“Ah, of course… I will… she has been in school… for her not to say anything is troubling….” He mutters.

“Maybe yeah… but we’ll fucking find out why.” Dad says, completely ignoring the no-smoking policy of the school as he lights up a cigarette.

Rivers excuses himself from the room. The door shuts behind him and I sigh, running my fingers through my hair.

“I’m assuming you shifted, and she saw you?” Dad remarks.

I nod.

“Obviously, I had to give it my all.” I mutter, closing my eyes as the pressure in my mind increases.

“That’s fucking understandable.” Dad says, smoking his cigarette.

Royce cups the back of my neck, his thumb caressing my cheek, and I lean into his touch.

“I just don’t get why she didn’t come forward. I specifically told her to call for help. To make a call, I told them both, but…” I close my eyes, taking a deep breath. “I just don’t get how anyone can leave anyone else behind. Wouldn’t you give your all to help others?”

“Not everyone thinks the same way. Survival instincts… Can make one selfish… She probably thought saving herself would guarantee her life more than if she saved the other girl.” Dad says quietly.

I can hear the guilt in his voice, and I know it’s because of what happened when we were children.

A long time ago, we were attacked, and Kataleya was kidnapped… to save Dante and me, Dad had to let her go and until this day he feels guilty about it… He had to turn his back on her so me and Dante could live, a choice no father should have to face.

“Yes… but this was just about herself… I don’t know, I’ll never get not putting others first.” I mutter. “And I’m not even a nice person.”

just like to say that. We know you would risk anything

meet, my heart pounding as I try to squash the turmoil of emotions in my

and inhaling his intoxicating scent. His hand wraps around mine before he

your best, you risked your life for them, and you almost died. This is not on

I hear footsteps and

glance at Dad, but despite him watching us with those sharp eyes; he says nothing, his face

lets go of me smoothly just as the door opens and Rivers enters with the girl

a little fidgety before she pales

the attack in the woods… Why didn’t you come forward?” Rivers asks her

thundering as she stares at us, all staying glued

killed them!” She

My eyes fly open in

both he and Royce look up

understand how she even put me in that

one in the woods! You’re the one who killed them… Please don’t

The fuck?” I ask, my gaze snaps to

between Dad and me, almost as if terrified

one will hurt you for speaking up.”

is he believing

was nothing else there!” She cries. “You changed

out the door, her heart thumping before she turns and

Alejandro, if

My daughter is not

is

to do with it. She was fighting that thing. I’m the one

you didn’t want your old man to know you were involved…and he

accused of something she had no hand in. Heather, think clearly, or you know there is magic that can be

Royce sighs before he glances at Dad. Their eyes meet, red against blue and I feel like there’s this silent exchange

approve of my choice? In

saw it?”

he saw that shit.” Dad

she was the attacker? Think the facts through before jumping to assumptions. I think it’s

it or even fucking appreciate being told after

we just need to make it clear the thing was caught and killed.” Royce

Alpha… I am not trying to cause problems but stating my concern.” Rivers

coven can probe my mind, too.”

Royce adds. I look up at him,

wondering if that’s how badly everything thinks

discuss, because I’m unable to control my emotions… because of my temper, people have been pushed to fear

from the open door reaches my ear, and I look up. Aleric’s familiar scent, along

putting extra space between us, just before two men enter through the