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

tears the door

to avoid the flying wood.

have.” I say quietly. “If

You let her go!” His burning eyes turn

her back, ok?” Dante says. “I have to go. I’ll keep an eye on her. Will

door, just as Kiara, Marcel and Elijah join us in

Kiara says as she rushes to his side.

he slams his elbow

said out there

in power can be dangerous…” I’ve been acting on emotions… 6

vibrates through the room and Alejandro

wall behind me, missing

“Alejandro!” Kiara screams.

good, he missed,” I say,

step forward, grabbing Alejandro, the man shifts back, breathing heavily. His torn shirt hangs off him, his sweatpants luckily

that again, fucker!” He snarls at

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 her. I need to do better. I was not talking about you.” I say, truthfully. 1

applies to all of us.” Elijah says,

this house loves her and wants to help her, but

What if she … what if she tries to do something to herself again?”

plan tonight.”

she and Azura step out

yeah?” Alejandro asks.

on her plan and Aleric has agreed to go to the Arden

now glancing at me before the two women

there is a but, am I correct?” I ask, looking between them.

know they’re mind- linking. His frown

is it?” I

her and try to have the event organised for tomorrow… She wants us to hold out until

with him makes me fucking sick. 1

the mansion 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 the time is right, we’ll join.” I say,

said there is more to her plan, and she’ll

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

her near

That she’s done things she’s not proud of, and said things she never should have. She knows what she’s doing, and she just wants your support, Royce. She

Alejandro mutters. “Fucking Ardens.”

Azura says, smirking as she ignores

over to me and plants her

I know it’s hard… but Skyla is a Lycan. She’s strong and determined and she loves you… She had a moment where it became too much,

away and nod, “But waiting with her in his hold-”

says suddenly. “Dante’s just said Skyla’s told him Aleric agreed, the fucking engagement will take place tomorrow at the

to talk, but the fact she’s able to do so means she’s

fast,” Leo says not looking convinced. 3

smart. Tell Skyla to stay on

nods and I realise he listened without even batting an eyelid, and that glare he’s giving

He mutters.

there,

Raihana says.

just happy Dante’s close to her,” Kiara murmurs

said he has refused to allow any Rossi or Westwood to attend the engagement,” Kiara adds.

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

everything out,” Raven says, crossing her

time, we’re pulling out all the stops. We made the mistake

Delsanra asks.

do it willingly or

have the answer to

younger three Rossi girls, Sienna, Heaven, and Alessandra. Sienna steps forward,