The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin novel Chapter 111

SKYLA.

A few hours have passed, and we’re now seated around a dining table. The meal is impressive and even more so considering how little time they had to even prepare it.

After I had marked Royce, they placed a crown on my head which matched Royce’s. It was just a little smaller.

We were then led to the throne. There was a second throne behind the first and it had been lifted and placed beside Royce’s.

One thing we weren’t anticipating though was the fact that every single Solaris Bloodline holder would have felt the return of their king. However, with Royce having made it clear about Aleric and his father’s wrongdoings, despite the commotion the bloodline holders felt, no confirmation was given.

A short while before dinner, Kenneth had apparently called an immediate meeting in three days’ time. A delay that only happened when a few core members of the court made excuses.

The dinner only began after Royce had made it clear, with his command laced into his voice, that what is said here shall remain at this table unless he says otherwise.

I almost laughed when Royce immediately removed his crown and medallion, almost as if he didn’t want to be seen in them. I had to tell him he looked damn sexy, however, it didn’t stop him from removing them.

We are currently discussing Aleric and Kenneth, as well as the issues at hand.

“Does Catherine know?” Edward asks, a frown on his face.

“Does it matter?” Royce asks,

“Of course.” His eyes are hard as he looks at his grandson.

Royce smiles slightly. “No, Mom does not, and on that note, there is far more that Father needs to be held accountable for.”

All eyes of the court turn upon us. “And what may that be?” The annoying woman from earlier, whose name is Nicole, asks.

“I am certain you all must know about my father’s eldest child, a daughter, who was apparently stillborn?” Royce asks.

A tense silence falls over the table, and Nicole is the first to speak. “Of course, but it’s not uncommon. Are you trying to accuse your father of foul play? It happens, especially for Alphas-”

Royce's eyes flash. “Lady Nicole Glen, if you will continue to question my every statement and defend my father’s action, then perhaps your seat is not at this table.”

The room is dead silent as the woman composes herself.

“I do ask for forgiveness,” she says quietly, lowering her head.

“I will let it slide this once,” Royce replies quietly, and I look at him. This side of him is different.

He’s made for this position, and I can see that he’s already falling into it perfectly.

“As I was saying, my father staged her death, and commanded the Beta, who has recently passed, to kill her.”

My eyes are on the crowd, assessing which ones look angered and shocked and which ones are in denial. There are six Solaris bloodline packs in the US, with The Shadow Wolves Pack being the seventh.

“But instead, the Beta, unable to do what my father commanded, left her at a human orphanage. The night of his death, I called him to the bridge, where he was murdered in cold blood, to ask about her. However, I did not realise it would cost him his life. Before his death, he confirmed that she was alive.”

Edward’s eyes are simmering orange. “How dare he…” He growls. “We need to locate her.”

“I already have, she is mated to a powerful Alpha and is living her life happily,” Royce replies curtly.

A wave of relief flits across Edward’s face and for a moment, he places his head in his hands.

“I am going to kill him.” He snarls in a rough growl. “I have seen the guilt, self-blame and pain Victoria’s death had on Catherine.”

“I know, as have I… there is more…”

The table goes silent and despite the food before us, no one is able to stomach the food as the truth of their high alpha comes to light. We listen to Royce tell them about how his father not only tried to have his sister killed but wanted him and his brother to gain favour with the Lycan king through me. His plans were to gain England as a whole and to be named King.

If only he realised, he had a King at home already...

“He also noticed my aura was stronger than my brother’s and he did carry out extensive testing and experiments on me as a child and teen until I refused to allow him any longer,” Royce continues quietly.

My heart thuds as I look at him sharply, my chest heaving as I shake my head, suddenly feeling like there are too many people close by. Royce looks at me and there’s guilt in his eyes.

My eyes only hold one question; Why?

‘I’m sorry, I should have told you.’

His words aren’t enough to calm the storm of emotions that have hit me.

Something so big… what exactly has he gone through, and how the hell is he fucking coping?

“Kenneth Arden has broken every rule of this court.” Nicole says quietly, her eyes blazing.

Guess someone is no longer favouring him, but there are others who seem shocked.

“Are you sure? We have never heard any complaint against High Alpha Arden…”

They’re still addressing him as high alpha?

“Without meaning any disrespect, we will need proof, of course, we believe you, My King-”

I slam my fork straight through my steak, the cracking of the fine China fills my ears, as the force breaks my plate. My eyes flash as I glare at them all.

“Proof? Ken-fucking-Arden has abused a child! And tried to kill another and you need more proof?! Your king has taken his place and proved he is your leader. You need no proof. I’m with you Edward. We can leave this entitled lot to gather their proof. You and I can go kill the fucker.” I growl.

That makes them go silent, a few of them hanging their heads in shame.