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

one hand, letting lightning crackle around it.

heard the rumours?”

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

and maybe a little crazy, but I love her dearly. She’s my everything and

in love… and

isn’t it?” she whispers,

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

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

do share,” Charlotte

my head, “Her name’s

she smiles. “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 me feel emotional too.

I didn’t notice, but then her hair was covering her neck. To think my son’s beautiful woman was right before

I marked her

went to help train…” Mom’s smile fades as she looks

Nothing escapes

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.

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

head, cocking a brow

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

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

want you to meet Mom…” I glance at

where is she?” Mom

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

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

much,” I say shortly, not wanting to

feeling. What’s happened between you and your

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

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

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 eyes

around her shoulders, her brown eyes are fixed on mine and her breathing is uneven. I give her a smile, silently promising it’s going to be

her staring

a recognition in them, yet confusion

keep her emotions in check,

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

know she’s recognised her. She may not know it’s her daughter… but she can feel that pull toward her.

her as Victoria Elizabeth Arden. She’s alive Mom, she was not stillborn, She was left at an orphanage for so many years until Leo Rossi found her and took her to his pack,” I explain

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