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.

stand down!!” He is as he darts at Skyla,

“Aleric! Enough!” I shout.

Please!

my feet,

I realise

appearance is different now that she is in human form and is covered by black armour,

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

which should have been naked, is wrapped with full black and gold armour, exuding majestic

my thoughts as Royce steps forward, ready to assist in the

erupts, a blue blinding shield spreads around us

Luna Catherine, come.”

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

Brother against brother…

it come to this?

lifts me up bridal style and jumps back.

blurs. I know this is the last time I’ll see

to kill his brother and the woman they were both entwined with… mated and

I could take away every pain my

life to the fullest, to become good men, good mates, good

I failed. 7

SKYLA.

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

of me, and I slam my head into his. My armour protects me, but he’s thrown to the

her!’ Apophis’ voice hisses from the shadows that

see

shouts, but I can’t

around. I can’t see anything in all directions…, nor can I

‘Royce!’ I shout.

voice comes, but I’m

snake-like smile slithers across Aleric’s face as

you’re mine now…

his confidence as I place the

never win this,” I say as I dart at him. This time I show no mercy, slashing

surge of darkness spreads over the

but I’m faster. I almost

to the Solaris King by Helios himself? Especially since Helios has turned his back

of agony leaves Aleric and he staggers back, the smell of burned skin filling