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

raise one hand, letting

heard

listen to rumours,” she whispers, cupping my face when she freezes,

little crazy, but I

love… and this time.

she whispers, and I nod.

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

smiling softly, “And who is the lucky girl?” she asks me, her eyes sparkling as she looks

Royce, do share,” Charlotte smirks.

my head, “Her name’s Skyla…”

her father earlier. She’s perfect.” She cups

nod, the emotions in her voice, make me feel emotional too.

but then her hair was covering her neck. To think my son’s beautiful

marked her

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

sigh. Nothing escapes Mom.

I couldn’t. I loved her too much for that. Aleric had his own intentions, I assure you… we

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 know my son well

my head, cocking a

is, and I’m guilty.

isn’t innocent. He chose a fiery princess as hist mate, one with

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

she?” Mom says with a smile.

else…” I say. My heart thuds as Mom looks at me curiously. “They’ll be here any

who this person is, but Royce… why are we hiding your being alive from your father and brother? Your father has

cares that much,” I say shortly, not wanting to break the news of his reality until after she’s met

me what you’re feeling. What’s happened between you and your father?” Mom pushes, not

me look towards the door. “I’ll tell you soon …

up curiously, as do I – hearing the

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

can 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

words die on my lips when I see her staring

in

keep her emotions in check, her lips pursed

with each step, Mom’s eyes are becoming blurred with

deceived and deep down I know she’s recognised her. She may not

meet Winona, perhaps it’s more fitting to introduce her as Victoria Elizabeth Arden. She’s alive Mom, she was not stillborn, She was left at

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