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.

I know the rumours of the trial have spread but rather than have Charlotte tell her,

hand, letting

heard the rumours?”

face when she freezes, slowly moving my collar

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

love… and this time.

it?” she whispers, and I

so much more… It’s… terrifying

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

share,” Charlotte smirks.

my head, “Her name’s Skyla…”

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 given you her heart.”

her voice, make me feel

covering her neck. To think

marked her too…”

studying at the academy, isn’t 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

Nothing escapes Mom.

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 he

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

head, cocking a brow

is, and I’m guilty.

fiery princess as hist mate, one

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

course, where is she?” Mom says with a smile.

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

but Royce… why are we hiding your being alive from your father and brother? Your father has not slept

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

me what you’re feeling. What’s happened between you and your

makes me look towards

curiously, as do I – hearing the footsteps stop, and then the lighter one’s approach.

she is, wearing a white floor-length dress. Her eyes find Mom first, her breath hitching before

her, wrapping my arm around her shoulders, her

die on my lips when I see her staring at Winona. Her smile is gone but her eyes hold an emotion I can’t place.

in them, yet confusion

keep her emotions in check,

and with each step, Mom’s eyes are becoming blurred with tears.

heart cannot be deceived and deep down I know she’s recognised her. She may not know it’s her daughter…

to introduce 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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