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 than have Charlotte tell her, I

and raise one hand, letting lightning crackle around it.

must have heard the rumours?”

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

Strong like you. Confident, loving, a little wild, and maybe a little crazy, but I love her dearly. She’s my everything

smiles. “You’re in love… and this time.

she whispers, and I

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

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

share,” Charlotte smirks.

head,

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

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

marked too? I didn’t notice, but then her hair was covering her neck.

marked

at the academy, isn’t she? She’s the one you went to help train…” Mom’s smile fades as she looks at me,

Nothing escapes

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

won’t take advantage of someone because you have a good heart… however, I don’t think I know my son well enough. She’s very… something tells me my son isn’t as innocent as I

my head,

away how naughty she is, and I’m guilty. I’m nowhere near as innocent as Mom

fiery princess as

want you to meet Mom…” I glance

where is she?” Mom says with a smile.

meet her too, in a short while, but first, I want you to meet someone else…” I say. My heart thuds as Mom looks at me curiously.

person is, but Royce… why are we hiding your being alive from your father and brother? Your father has not slept well since

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

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

makes me look towards the door. “I’ll

up curiously, as do I – hearing the footsteps stop, and then the lighter

sound of 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

Mom and walk over to her, wrapping my arm around her shoulders,

begin, glancing towards Mom, but the words die on my lips when I see her

in

to keep her emotions in check, her lips pursed as

with each step, Mom’s

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

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

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