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.

never stand down!!” He is as

“Aleric! Enough!” I shout.

Please!

my feet, wanting

ease, and I

is in human form and

armour consists of a cat-like half-face

with full black and gold armour,

forward, ready to assist in the battle

blinding shield spreads around us and I see Alpha Liam standing

come.” He says

He’s lost.” Royce shouts as he throws

Brother against brother…

it come to

Luna.” Alpha Liam says softly before he lifts me up bridal style and jumps back.

shoulder, and my vision blurs. I know this is the last time I’ll see my son

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

could take away every pain my children

to live their life to the

I failed. 7

SKYLA.

resonating in the air, as I

in front of me, and I slam my head into his. My armour protects me, but he’s

voice hisses from the shadows

see

Royce shouts, but I can’t see where

realise that there’s darkness all around. I can’t

‘Royce!’ I shout.

fine.” His voice comes, but I’m not

smile slithers across Aleric’s face

mine

his confidence as I place

I say as I dart at

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

I’m faster. I almost grab it when I

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

moment he touches it, a roar of agony leaves Aleric and he staggers back,