The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse

Chapter 158

74. Final Moments

CATHERINE.

“Mother…” He stands there with a manic glint in his eyes.

Where did I go wrong?

I cannot accept that this is my Aleric.

I step forward, although I know neither Alpha Marcel nor Alpha Liam wanted to bring me here, but I needed to try. 2

I needed to see him. I needed to see this for myself.

“I failed you, but if there is even an inch of remorse or regret within you, please stand down,” I say softly, moving towards him when Marcel raises his hand.

“Please be careful. Remember, he tried to kill Royce and many others. Winona needs you.” He says quietly, a frown on his face.

I look at him and nod. He’s right.

Even if I want to do everything I can for Aleric, I need to be there for her too…

I walk towards him.

“Please stand down, Aleric.” I whisper. His eyes blaze as he staggers back.

“Don’t come near me!” He shouts.

I refuse to listen to him as I close the gap between us and cup his face. 3

“Please,” I whisper. “You are not this person.”

He laughs, throwing his head back before he pushes me violently. I almost hit my head on the ground, but someone catches me, placing their hand beneath my head before it touches the ground. 1

His warmth and his scent make my heart squeeze and I look and I look up at my other son…

Royce… 2

There’s regret in his eyes as he looks at me.

“We’ve lost him.” He says softly.

as he darts at Skyla,

“Aleric! Enough!” I shout.

Please!

to my feet, wanting to protect

ease, and I

she is in human form and is covered by black armour, which reminds me of

a cat-like half-face mask in black with gold accents.

been naked, is wrapped with full black and gold armour,

as Royce steps forward, ready to assist

ground beneath us erupts, a blue blinding shield spreads around us and I see Alpha Liam

Luna Catherine, come.”

need to go… He’s lost.” Royce shouts as he throws Aleric

Brother against brother…

did it come

me up bridal style and jumps back. Taking me away from the

vision blurs. I know this

the woman they were

wish I could take away every pain my

their life to the fullest,

I failed. 7

SKYLA.

I snarl, my voice resonating in the air, as I block his path, slicing through the

me, and I slam my head into his. My armour

hisses from the shadows that now wrap

can’t see

I

that’s when I realise that there’s darkness all around. I can’t see anything in all directions…, nor can

‘Royce!’ I shout.

comes, but I’m not sure

smile slithers across Aleric’s face as he

you’re mine

smirk at his confidence as I place the sword

I dart at him. This time

will!” He hisses, as he flings me to the side, a surge of darkness spreads over the ice on the floor and Aleric’s gaze falls

for it, but I’m faster. I almost grab it when

to the Solaris King by Helios himself?

touches it, a roar of agony leaves Aleric and he staggers back, the smell of burned skin