The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse

The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse Chapter 110

26. Taking His Place

SKYLA.

The battering rain is drowned out by the murmur of Long live the king and I smirk at Royce.

‘You aced it. There was nothing for them to doubt.’ I say through the mind link.

He glances at me and smiles faintly. ‘I don’t think they’re done with their questions though,’ he replies, as the white-haired man is the first to rise.

“Your majesty, before you open the vault and announce to the Solaris people that their king is here, will you share who is the woman beside you?”

All eyes now turn on me and I can see the curiosity in them, noticing how Royce’s eyes flick to Owen. Almost as if surprised he hasn’t told anyone anything. Had Royce been testing him?

“She is my chosen, and she bears my mark. This is Skyla Silara Rossi, your queen,” Royce says, reaching over he brushes my hair back turning my head towards him so they can see the mark that adorns my neck. Our eyes meet and his thumb caresses my cheek.

The white-haired man smiles proudly. “Brothers and sisters! We need no further proof of our king when his mark mirrors our sacred crest!” He says.

If there had been any doubt left before, it’s now gone as they all stare at us.

“Your queen is powerful, and if I’m not mistaken… the name Rossi means she is of the Volkov line, and the Lycan King correct?” A woman from the court asks.

“That’s correct,” I reply, now looking at the woman who had spoken.

The woman nods in approval. “Not of the Solaris… but a powerful queen indeed…”

A flicker of annoyance flashes on Royce’s face and I place my hand on his chest.

‘Regardless of her status or strength, she would still be my queen.’ He says quietly.

A ripple of murmurs spread through the room.

‘Don’t get offended, it’s only natural they would want you to have chosen a strong queen. Don’t argue over it when I am strong enough to stand by your side anyway,’ I say, my eyes sharp as they meet his.

His hand wraps around my wrist. ‘I know,’ he replies, he frowns slightly, but the truth is, even if he doesn’t approve, it is how the world works.

I have seen my parents grow up and the pressure and expectations on them. Maybe it’s the fact I grew up like that, that I understand these things.

“Formalities aside, there is something I need to discuss with the court regarding my father, my brother and the wrongs they have committed, to the point that it was my own brother who tried to kill me.” Royce now says as he scans the room.

The mood darkens as everyone exchanges looks, and the white-haired man frowns. “Before the matters of court can be discussed, the king must take the sacred treasures of the Solaris line. Only then will he and his queen be able to cross the barrier and take their position.” He points to the throne.

since

fly open as I stare at the man before me. He smiles

has.” He says quietly. He then turns to me and smiles faintly. “And this is the Lycan Princess… daughter of the Lycan King.” He takes my hand giving it a light kiss on my knuckles before he

king is back. We should hold a coronation in style.” The woman who

“There are grave matters to discuss. We will hold a coronation when the time is right. We should not delay this moment. The king is here, and him accepting his birthright

woman frowns slightly, and I wonder if

him?” I ask, making his grandfather smile

that he is the true king, there is no doubt

I can’t help but admire him. He did the right thing by coming here.

I’m looking forward to that,’ he murmurs, looking into

Yes…

minutes or so later and his grandfather, Edward, who is his mother’s

isn’t the head of the

position.’ Royce replies, as he readies himself to place his hand at the centre of the engraving on the marble floor, right beneath the highest point

as we all clear the floor, allowing a drop of his blood to

us before he closes his eyes, allowing his aura to flow through his finger trips. I see it travel through the gold lines of the engraving, making

the dome, do so and the Solaris people will know their king has arrived,” Edward murmurs, more to

at me, and I wink at

this,”

ground begins to shift and rearrange itself, everyone holds onto their seats and Royce sends a wave of wind my way, and I feel it snake around me almost like his arm, supporting me so I don’t fall to the moving ground. It finally comes to a stop, and I find myself looking down at a stone room, but what

the altar. There are three things upon it: a crown, a sword

for centuries, but they don’t have a speck of dust upon

what he must

gods who have blessed our people, to fight in their name and to protect in their name.” He places the crown upon his head, and brilliant gold and silver

He says quietly. I frown

crown. It holds clear diamonds, and I can see the faint depiction of the sun and the moon in the medallion. The items themselves seem to hold an

and equality. Forsake the greed for power with valour and empathy. When the darkest of times will befall us, I will stand as a shield

me sharply and I wonder what it says. “I will… ride behind the Adonai, protecting all those who may need it, and

the sword, and another shimmering glow swirls around him, sizzling through the sword,

room is filled with silence as everyone witnessed something that will

Royce now glances at it. The barrier is gone, and the

it necessary?” Royce asks, and I can’t

it is. You are the king, and you have returned,”

glances at me and, with a gorgeous smirk on his face, he holds his hand out

join me,

Royce has just taken my hand, the tingles of pleasure dancing through me, and I notice the symbols that now run up his right arm. It’s like runes, only they

no idea what it is either.’ He replies to my unanswered question. I’m about to answer him when someone rises from their seat and clears

mistake has been made… The Lycan Princess is the niece of the Deimos Prince… an enemy of Helios. Are you certain by taking someone who is a descendant of the Deimos line that you will not make our God turn away from us?”

Will