The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse

The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin Chapter 136

A Mark

ROYCE.

It isn’t hard to find where Aleric is being held.

The power that I can feel radiating from the northern side is intense and when I burst through the entrance of a hallway similar to the one where I was held, I can smell him.

Past the witches that are watching him, and despite the commotion, as some try to stop me and others on edge at the sound of Raihana’s seream that travels through the halls, the emotions and nerves are rves heightening.

I come to an abrupt halt, raising my hand to show them I’m not here to fight, but what truly gets to me is the fact that nothing is out of place.

Nothing is going on here.

Aleric is simply sitting there, past the barriers that hold him hostage, with his head in his hands.

“Royce Arden, surrender!” Magdalene’s voice comes from behind me. Even the sound of her approaching was silent.

I glance back at the woman that stands in the entrance but doesn’t respond, before looking back at Aleric, who now raises his head.

Curiosity in his eyes.

What the hell is happening?

If he is here, then who killed Chris?

“Serafina’s mate is dead! What do you have to say for yourself?” Magdalene asks me sharply.

I frown, trying to figure out how Aleric did it

… there are at least five witches here and a few werewolves… if he did something, wouldn’t they have seen him? Even if he was in or out, there had to be some discrepancy in him being here in front of them. 1

“I didn’t do that… but someone sure did,” I reply, glancing back at Aleric.

How…

“Then let’s make haste and go to them to find out!” Janaina says as she appears. behind Magdalene, slightly out of breath.

I glance back at Aleric.

“One moment…” I murmur, walking to the edge of the barrier. I look him in the eye.

“I know you did this… I don’t know how… but you did. And rest assured you will pay, you killed someone innocent

“I’m sitting behind this barrier, whilst you- a rapist is walking free! I did nothing! I have no power to free myself, unlike you,” Aleric says icily. “Justice will indeed be served!” 1

“Stop fooling around,” I snarl, about to turn away when I pause, looking back at him. ” How do you know I freed myself?” 2

Past the wavering energy of the force field, I see his eyes flicker into slits, a hint of a smile crossing his lips before he sighs.

“The entire building heard the commotion.

Don’t make matters harder for the witches,

Royce. Admit to your crimes and perhaps your sentence, for abuse, assault and murder can be lessened.”

“Alpha Royce!” Janaina’s voice comes warningly.

I look at her and give her a nod. Glancing back at Aleric, I can’t help but feel uneasy at his calmness and the chilling confidence he holds…

like he isn’t trapped but simply as if this is all part of his

Royce, please!” Janaina’s impatient

me turn and follow

is dead.

Fuck.

we had when we met one

Aleric had a hand in

take care of him… I can’t

the faint cry of anguish from Raihana, and my mind is suddenly made

to the barrier. “Let me in.” I command, my aura rolling off me in waves.

as I stare at Aleric, trying to contain my irritation.

chance to try to escape if he somehow can get past me… but… if I kill him

to talk to him,

he says, sitting back. “I request you keep him away because I won’t be able to raise my hand

flash as I glare at him, but

commands, and I cast her a cold glare. Lightning crackles around

like to see you try,” I reply coldly before I

feel Aleric’s eyes burning into

right now it’s clear that nothing can hold him… Somehow, he had a hand in killing

is a monster that does not deserve to live, and I will be the

be out of there soon and

and if we don’t, then I will kill him. But even

let your anger

in. Raihana is still

and two other witches try to talk to her, but her aura is growing around her,

move back as Alejandro, Kiara, Delsanra and Rayhan suddenly appear. Rayhan’s face is ghostly, as

our barriers and transport themselves inside?” one of the witches

and somewhat responsible for what is happening. After all, I am the one he has an

an issue with Helios… not.

Kiara urges softly, but Raihana doesn’t move.

Raihana lifts her head and Rayhan

at his sister and the man in her

his shoulder, but even though he is trying to comfort someone else, his own

says, her hands glowing purple but despite it encasing Chris’s body, for a few seconds, it’s obvious he has gone… there is no heartbeat.

can try to bring him back-” Delsanra’s voice cracks, but Raihana places her

is gone… and we will reunite when the time is right, but the

her head snaps up. “They

my back. Her powers swirl around her as flames begin spreading around her, forcing Kiara and the men

fire witch…

into sobs, and Delsanra pulls her close, hugging her tightly as Rayhan slowly moves closer. Once the flames fade away, reaching over, I see him close Chris’s eyes

tell from the way his body

says quietly, his voice dead as he looks up at

I’m

Rafael Rossi…

looks up, and our eyes meet. He steps away from the

to Janaina,

but the image of the broken family remains in my mind.

going to tell them?” Raihana’s heartbroken voice comes before she breaks into sobs and Rayhan wraps his arms around his sister tightly… 1

happened?” Leo asks me quietly.

creating a barrier of wind around us to contain our voices.

just kill him,”

“Why not?” Lask.

at me as if

brother. Will you not regret it?” he asks quietly.