The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse

Chapter 123

The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin Chapter 123

A Beautiful Moment

ROYCE.

My heart is racing as I hear their footsteps approach. I’d recognise Mom’s heartbeat anywhere… and right now it’s racing as she steps inside the office that I’m waiting in.

She doesn’t know that today I haven’t just brought myself to her, but someone else too.

“Royce,” her voice is thick as she fights her emotions.

I turn and give her a smile. She looks beautiful in a white dress that lights up her eyes.

The first woman in my life, the first goddess. who I’ll always respect, the woman who went through so much pain to bring me onto this planet. My mother. 5

She stops in the doorway, her eyes glimmering with tears that she’s so desperately trying to contain, and I close the gap between us, pulling her into my arms.

“Royce,” she whispers as she clutches onto me tightly. “Thank the gods.”

She cups my face, tugging me down and kisses my forehead and cheeks as a few tears trickle down her cheeks.

She’s examining my face as if making sure I’m not hurt… just like she used to do long ago.

“I’m alright Mom,” I reassure her before taking her hands and kissing them gently.

“Great, there goes my makeup.

I glance up to see Charlotte standing there, looking a little emotional too, and I reach over, motioning her to come closer.

She obeys, and I wrap my arm around her tightly. I kiss her forehead before I hug them both.

“Where have you been? What is going on?

Why do we have to hide the truth from your father and brother? I’m terrified to think of the possibilities… and you faked your death, Royce… why?”

Deep down, I know she knows something is wrong.

Tonight, I’m going to give my mother happiness… and at the same time, I’m going to destroy her with my father’s truth.

I kiss the top of her head, inhaling her scent.

“It’s a long story… but I needed to accept my destiny as the Solaris King.

before she pulls back, staring at I know the rumours of the trial have spread but rather than have Charlotte tell her, I wanted to tell her my truth,

smile faintly and raise one hand, letting lightning crackle around it.

heard

face when she freezes, slowly

Strong like you. Confident, loving, a little wild, and maybe a little crazy, but I love her dearly. She’s my everything and there’s no way that I could deny

love…

she

really different and so much more… It’s… terrifying yet beautiful how

she asks me, her eyes sparkling as she looks into

Royce, do share,” Charlotte smirks.

head, “Her name’s

up for her father earlier. She’s perfect.” She cups my face, kissing my forehead once more. “Treat her right, because she’s given you her

emotions in her voice, make me feel

covering her neck. To think my son’s beautiful woman was right before

marked her too…”

the one you went to help train…” Mom’s smile fades as she looks at me, concerned. “You are her teacher… Didn’t

Nothing

I realised I couldn’t. I

lets out a laugh. “I know you Royce, I also know you won’t take advantage of someone because you have a good heart… however, I don’t think I

my head,

she is, and I’m guilty. I’m nowhere near as innocent as

fiery princess

to meet Mom…” I

where is she?” Mom says with

but first, I want you to meet someone else…” I say. My heart thuds as Mom looks at me curiously. “They’ll be here any minute.” 2

raises an eyebrow. “Alright, I wonder who this person is, but Royce… why are we hiding your

Dad cares that much,” I say shortly, not wanting to break the news of his

you and your father?” Mom pushes, not wanting to

makes me look towards the door. “I’ll tell you soon … she’s here.”

curiously, as do I – hearing the footsteps

a white

to her, wrapping my arm around her shoulders, her brown eyes

begin, glancing towards Mom, but the words die on my lips when I see her staring at Winona. Her smile

a recognition in them, yet

keep her emotions in check,

and with

deceived and deep down I know she’s recognised her. She may not know it’s her daughter… but she can

She’s alive Mom, she was not stillborn, She was left at an orphanage for so many years until

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