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.

is as he darts at Skyla, darkness

“Aleric! Enough!” I shout.

Please!

feet, wanting to protect

deflects with ease, and I realise

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

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

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

from my thoughts as Royce steps forward, ready to assist

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

come.” He

Royce shouts

Brother against brother…

did it come to

softly before he lifts me up

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

to kill his brother and the woman they were both entwined

clenches and I wish I could take away every pain my children

I ever wanted was for them to live their life to the fullest,

I failed. 7

SKYLA.

air,

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

shadows that now wrap around us

see Royce

but I can’t see where

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

‘Royce!’ I shout.

fine.” His voice comes, but I’m not sure

smile slithers across Aleric’s face

mine

smirk at his confidence as I place

this,” I say as I dart at him.

He hisses, as he flings me to the side, a surge of darkness

I’m faster. I almost grab

King by Helios himself? Especially

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