The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin novel Chapter 67

ROYCE.

‘And what are you doing here, Royce? Answer me. You are with the Lycan King… I do not want you to mess this up for us. Understood?’ Dad warns as he takes a seat, his face not betraying his emotions.

I ignore him. After how he behaved, does he really think I’m just going to agree with anything that he says?

I cross my arms, ignoring the two of them. I can see the signs that Aleric is irritated with the fact that I’m here, he’s trying to cover it and the way he keeps looking at Skyla is irritating me more than ever.

The fact that he lied to her and pretended to be me, has only made me extremely furious and it’s not something I am going to simply let slide. But until she’s had a word with him as she requested, I will have to control myself. Something that is fucking hard.

I’ve never felt angrier at him as I do over this…

Speaking of control, even trying to control myself around her is bloody difficult. She makes me crazy, and I want her.

She crosses her long legs sexily as she turns slightly to face Rivers, her sexy thighs capturing my attention and I have to look away because fuck, I want her so bloody much. She’s not wearing her thong underneath, and I know with just one lift of her skirt, that perfect pussy of hers could be wrapped around my fingers or better, my cock.

Because she would willingly allow me, but I’m trying to show her she means more to me than just that. If I knew who she was back then at the club, I wouldn’t have pleasured her in a restroom… I want to do the right thing now.

And when I do take her, I plan to make it perfect.

Focus Royce.

I groan internally, pushing those thoughts away and instead, I return to thinking about the matter at hand.

“So, you are saying Heather may have misunderstood, then?” Rivers asks.

Of course, she bloody misunderstood.

“Yes, clearly.” I say sharply.

Dad’s watching me intently before his gaze flicks to Alejandro. “I’m shocked the council weren’t told all the details regarding the matter, Alpha Alejandro.”

“My daughter was in the hospital. When the fuck did I get time to fill everyone in?” Alejandro counters coldly. “Call the coven and tell them to get down here, the girl’s parents and one of the elders at the least. I want to sort this shit out today.”

Rivers hesitates. “Right away, Alpha Alejandro, but she is blaming Skyla and saying she was the attacker-”

“That is ridiculous. We have been fighting this monster for a while and we all know it isn’t visible to the naked eye, she may have misread and misunderstood the situation.” Dad cuts in.

He’s doing it all to please Alejandro, but I have to give him credit for at least making some valid points.

I almost scoff, resisting shaking my head.

I will never understand why people can be such suck-ups.

“That is a fair point…” Rivers says, sighing, “Excuse me, I’ll summon them.” With that, he leaves the room.

Dad sighs as he turns to Alejandro. “This is a problem. I’m just confused why she would think it was Princess Skyla. Unless she couldn’t see her wolf properly, no doubt the Princess’s wolf is-”

“Please, Alpha Kenneth, don’t call me princess.” Skyla says, her jaw is clenched and despite her trying to remain calm, she’s pissed.

Dad smiles apologetically. “Do forgive me, Skyla.”

Skyla doesn’t reply as Aleric smiles at her, leaning forward.

Move back, asshole.

“I heard the serpent’s dead. That was incredibly brave and impressive of you.” He says, his words grinding on my nerves.

Skyla tilts her head and smiles sweetly. “Thanks, but I think that compliment goes to Royce. He’s the one who saved my life and slayed the monster. He’s the true hero.” She says, batting her eyelids at me.

Didn’t I say let’s lie low, Love?

She looks gorgeous though.

Though I can’t help but smirk faintly, especially as Aleric’s smile falters as he turns to me, his heartbeat quickening.

“Royce was there?”

“It doesn’t really matter. The main thing is, it’s dead.” I reply.

“Ah… indeed,” Dad says, but I can sense his hesitance and he’s observing me again. ‘You used your powers.’

‘Does it matter?’ I finally respond through the link.

He doesn’t look impressed, and I know Alejandro is watching and observing us as he smokes.

Dad doesn’t say anything more, but I can guarantee I’ll face his wrath later.

Alejandro clearly seems to know Dad’s personality, and I doubt Aleric’s façade will get past him.

“That’s great, Royce.” Aleric says, our eyes meet, and his glimmer of gold for a second.

“Thanks,” I reply simply.

“You should have told us what was going on Royce. Think sensibly.” Dad says just as we hear footsteps, and the door opens again.

This time Rivers isn’t alone, Heather is with him as well as a man and woman who, by appearance, seem to be Heather’s parents and High Witch Magdalene. I’ve seen her before.

“The party keeps growing.” Alejandro says as he stands up.

“I’m afraid not due to pleasant reasons.” Magdalene says gravely. “This matter is serious.”

“No, but there has been a big misconception here.” Alejandro replies seriously. There’s no trace of humour left in his voice as he talks directly to the high witch.

“Yes perhaps, but we will need to handle things properly before the Supernatural Court of Justice.” Magdalene answers, her eyes meeting his.

“Why the fuck does this need to go to court when you can probe their minds and get the answers right here and right fucking now?” Alejandro snarls.

“Because that is protocol… and our young witch isn’t lying.” Magdalene replies. The girl’s parents have their arms protectively around the young witch but I can tell this isn’t what Alejandro was expecting from them.

“Have you checked her mind for the play out of the events?” Alejandro questions.

“I am with Alpha Alejandro on this one.” Dad says seriously. “Why take it to the court when there’s a simple solution?”

“Because that is the law that the king himself created. The child is terrified and there should be no special rules for the children of the king. Equality for all, remember?”

I glance at Alejandro; it’s obvious Magdalene’s stance has troubled him.

“And right now, my daughter is being wronged but very well, Skyla has nothing to hide.” He replies. “But keep in mind, Heather may have been confused. Fear can do that.”

“Of course. You may not know this, but Heather is the granddaughter of an elder and one of our most potential young witches, as Headmaster Rivers knows. She is no ordinary witch that would simply get confused.”

“Then she’s lying.” Skyla says icily, glaring at the girl who flinches and begins crying.

Something isn’t right here; I step forward, placing a hand on Skyla’s shoulder.

“Skyla.” I say quietly. She glares up at me, and I give her the slightest shake of my head.