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.

stiffens before she pulls back, staring at I know the rumours of the trial have spread but rather

faintly and raise one hand,

must have heard the rumours?”

whispers, cupping my face when she freezes, slowly moving my collar back. “You …

taken a mate. She’s beautiful, inside and out. 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 myself her.” 4

smiles. “You’re in love… and this

isn’t it?” she whispers, and I nod.

different and so much more… It’s… terrifying yet beautiful how you can love someone

girl?” she asks me, her eyes sparkling as she looks into my eyes.

share,” Charlotte smirks.

head, “Her name’s Skyla…”

“Skyla Rossi, the fiery young woman who stood up for her father earlier. She’s perfect.” She cups my face, kissing my forehead once more.

the emotions in her voice, make

hair was covering her neck. To

I marked her

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

Nothing escapes Mom.

academy. I know it’s no excuse, but when I learned she’d be my student, I did try to stay away from her. Until she was almost killed, and I realised I couldn’t. I loved her too much for that. Aleric had his own intentions, I assure you… we are not alike. I also talked to her father and told him I’d leave the academy if

take advantage of someone because you have a good heart… however, I don’t think I know my son

head, cocking a brow

and I’m guilty. I’m nowhere near as innocent as Mom

fiery princess as hist mate, one with tattoos and all,” she

both done teasing me, there’s someone I want you to meet Mom…” I glance at Charlotte as her

is she?” Mom says with a

meet someone else…” I say. My heart thuds as Mom looks at

we hiding your being alive from your father and brother? Your father has not

cares that much,” I say shortly, not wanting to break the

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

towards the door. “I’ll tell you soon

the footsteps

and when the door is pushed open, there she is, wearing a white floor-length dress. Her eyes find Mom first, her

see she’s trembling slightly I let go of Mom and walk over to her, wrapping my arm around her shoulders, her brown eyes are fixed on mine and her breathing is uneven. I

when I see her staring at Winona. Her smile is gone but her

recognition in them, yet confusion

already struggling to keep her emotions in check, her lips

nod at Winona, guiding her towards Mom and with each

her. She may not know it’s

stillborn, She was left at an orphanage for so many years until Leo

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