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.

will never stand down!!” He is as

“Aleric! Enough!” I shout.

Please!

stagger to my feet,

and I realise she doesn’t need

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

cat-like half-face mask in black

naked, is wrapped with full black and gold armour,

steps forward, ready to assist in the

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

Catherine, come.” He

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

Brother against brother…

come to this?

before he lifts me up bridal style

his shoulder, and my vision blurs. I know this is the last

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

could take away

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

I failed. 7

SKYLA.

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

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

voice hisses from the shadows that now wrap

see Royce

I can’t see where

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

Aleric’s

you’re mine

confidence as I place the

I say as I dart at him. This time I show no mercy,

as he flings me to the side, a surge of darkness spreads over the ice on

faster.

he really wield the sword given to the Solaris King by Helios himself? Especially since Helios has

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