The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse

Chapter 146

62. The Start

ROYCE.

“Why would they help him, though?” Marcel says quietly.

“Not to mention Skyla said he had injected her with something three times to gain control of her, according to Bastet,” I say, frowning. 1

“Oh, yeah?” Leo says, his eyes flashing. This shit is fucking twisted.”

“But that took him three doses,” Raihana says.

“Exactly. So how did he manage to control the witches?” Kiara says.

I can tell she’s trying to contain her emotions, knowing her daughter’s just left.

“I don’t know…” Raihana murmurs. “But there’s something Magdalene was trying to say…

Skyla’s promise when she pleaded for me to allow her to do this replays in my mind, and the seed of self-doubt is beginning to grow.

As they talk, worried about her, I remain silent, trying to contain my emotions.

I let her do this. I let her go to him alone.

What if he finds out she’s pretending? What if he tries to hurt her?

Was it wise after she tried to kill herself?

Will her promise to return to me be enough?

I run my fingers through my hair, trying to calm my raging heart. (1)

No. I will trust in our love.

Dante hadn’t stopped her, his nod and faint smile hinting he approved of her to do what she planned.

I had told her not to remove the tracer earring that we had put on her, but even that isn’t calming the restlessness in my heart.

I wanted to go after her, remain somewhere nearby, but in the quick moments we had made the plan, we both knew it wasn’t a wise plan.

She would try to take Aleric to the Arden mansion. That is what we agreed on. A place Mom and Delsanra had already implemented offerings in the form of crystals and runes all around the mansion in hidden places.

Just the way we had placed things around the Rossi Mansion, but focused it on her bedroom. She had confirmed that Bastet said that it helped-break Aleric’s hold upon her. I have faith it’ll help her there and I am certain Helios will too.

My only concern is Apophis wouldn’t want Aleric there. If she manages to get Aleric into the mansion, we are safe, because unless Apophis is able to stop him in time, Aleric entering that house gives Skyla the upper hand.

“I’m going to take a couple of the warriors and remain close to the Arden mansion and wherever Skyla goes,” Dante says. “The link holds.” 3

I nod. That is something that remains, and she tested it with Dante before she had run outside. Despite her marking Aleric and his attempt to mark her, her link to the Night Walkers Pack had not been cut.

Shows how they just aren’t meant to be…

“I’m going after them.” Alejandro snarls.

“No, Dad, calm down,” Dante says, frowning.

“Anyone want to fill me in? Why the FUCK we let my girl go with that fucker!” Alejandro thunders, slamming his fist into the wall beside the front door. 3

An animalistic growl erupts from his throat, and I can see he’s trying to control himself from shifting… and failing. Fur begins to sprout from his face and arms as his bones crack and stretch.

He soon towers over his son, who blocks the entrance, arms crossed, calm and composed. It was his idea to not mind link Alejandro, knowing we needed to make the witches believe this wasn’t a setup. 3

he tears the door off its hinges, trying to

little to avoid

we do have.” I say

her go!” His burning eyes turn

“I have to go. I’ll keep

Rayhan nod as Dante leaves through the broken door, just

as she

she cups his face as he slams his

there is stuck

in power can be dangerous…” I’ve been

snarl vibrates through the room and Alejandro lunges at

behind

“Alejandro!” Kiara screams.

missed,” I say, which only angers

step forward, grabbing Alejandro, the man shifts back, breathing heavily. His torn shirt

that again, fucker!” He snarls at me.

“Oh, what Leo said, that was for myself. I assure you, as much as I didn’t want to let her go. I trust in her. I have always prided myself on the control I have over my powers and my emotions, but not when it came

to all of

to help her, but every minute

… what if she tries to do something to herself again?” There’s a pain in his voice that he’s unable to hide before he runs his fingers through his hair. 2

plan tonight.” Leo says pulling out his phone.

requested something.” Kataleya says as she and

Alejandro

Aleric has agreed to go to the Arden mansion,”

before the two women exchange looks.

am I correct?” I ask,

know they’re mind- linking. His frown deepens, and I see him glance at me for a second.

I

engaged to her and try to have the event organised

feel sick. Her being with him makes me fucking sick. 1

as planned, she said she’ll lure him there, and that’s enough… that was our plan. She’ll trick him and get the upper hand and when

she said there is more to her plan, and she’ll let me know. This

knows what he might attempt?” Alejandro voices the dark thought

don’t want her

and said things she never should have.

his fucking support,” Alejandro mutters. “Fucking Ardens.”

exactly,” Azura

walks over to me and plants her hands on

Lycan. She’s strong and determined and she loves you… She had a moment where it became too much, but she won’t leave you. I know my girl, it’s time you trust in her

look away and nod, “But waiting

Skyla’s told him Aleric agreed, the fucking engagement will take place

using the chain mind link method to talk, but the fact she’s

pretty fast,” Leo says not looking convinced. 3

he’s trying to be smart. Tell Skyla to stay

he listened without even batting an eyelid, and that glare he’s giving me

mutters. 2

will be there, and so will the

Raihana says.

Dante’s close to her,” Kiara murmurs as she

any Rossi or Westwood to attend the engagement,” Kiara adds.

with a glint of excitement in her eyes. “True Rossi/Westwood/Arden style? Damn, the list is growing.”

time to figure everything out,” Raven says, crossing

we’re pulling out all the stops. We made the mistake once, not again. What’s happening with the witches?”

Delsanra asks.

to why they would do it willingly or unwillingly.

might have the

younger three Rossi girls, Sienna, Heaven, and Alessandra. Sienna steps forward, holding a dark leather