The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin novel Chapter 81

ROYCE.

I step outside, although I can still hear the conversation no matter how much I try to block it out. I glance around the mansion, not missing the guards watching me. They’re professional, yet sharp.

These are the guards to the royal pack. I make my way over to my car, leaning against it as I scroll through my notifications.

A message from the Beta…

Unlocking my phone, I open the message;

‘Hello Royce, I thought to let you know I finished my business and have returned if you still want to talk to me. Regards Quade.’

He’s back…

‘Hello, thank you for your reply, yes I do actually. I’ll stop by when I have a chance.’ I hit send and slip my phone into my pocket.

I need to ask him without further delay and if she’s alive, then there is so much more I need to do.

Of course, the entire situation is a struggle. What if she would rather not have anything to do with us? But if I know she’s alive, would I be able to simply walk away not knowing if she’s happy?

I close my eyes, tilting my head back slightly, letting the warmth of the sun hit my face when I hear the sound of running, a thumping heart and sense Dante’s powerful aura.

Ah… I guess I can have that word with him.

I open my eyes as he comes into view and I see the guards disperse, lowering their heads to their future Alpha before leaving the grounds.

He’s wearing an oversized hoodie, sweatpants, and headphones are stuck in his ear. He is drenched in sweat and looks surprisingly exhausted.

“Morning.” I say, as he slows down and approaches me while he takes a swig from the water bottle he’s holding.

“Good morning, or should I say, afternoon.” He says almost mockingly.

I cock a brow. “It’s still not noon, actually, if we’re being precise.” I counter lightly.

He smirks, clearly amused.

“You’re angry at me.” He states the obvious.

“Should I not be? You know yourself that what you said would hurt her, yet you still said it.” I say, getting to the point.

He exhales slowly before he nods. “Yes, I do know that, but I did what I did…” He clenches his jaw and for a fraction of a second I almost think that he’s in pain, but it’s only there for a fraction of a second before he looks at me as stoic and confident as ever.

“You did. Next time, don’t.” I say, “I can handle myself and I’ll take care of her.”

He smiles faintly. “Alright.”

That’s it?

Our eyes meet and I know I’m missing something. “What happened when you shook my hand yesterday?”

He smirks. “Just awakened your dormant power, and not on purpose.” He sighs. “The future is hazy…”

The latter part is said to himself, but like the rest of his family, I’m certain he isn’t ordinary and it means far more.

“I hope there are no hard feelings between us?” He says, and I glance at him.

“No. There aren’t, but I love her, and I will not tolerate anyone belittling or putting her down. Regardless of the fact that you are her brother.” I say as he takes his sunglasses off and I look him square in the eye.

He smirks, “Understood.”

He’s hard to make sense of…

I take a moment to observe him. There is something off.

He looks tired, as if he hasn’t slept at all but before I can even ask him, the door opens and Skyla steps out.

I can’t help but notice the way her breasts bounce as she hurries down the few steps, clearly annoyed.

Malevolent is content in her arms, clearly not bothered by her owner’s anger.

“Let’s go.” Skyla says icily.

“Not in a rush to leave because Dad’s on his way back, right?” Dante says to her with a smirk. “He must have felt the pack link break… I wonder how he will take it when he realises it was his own daughters…”

Skyla’s frown vanishes and I look at her sharply.

Oh shoot…

Me marking her had broken that link with her pack… so that’s why her father is returning suddenly.

“Whatever, Mama will fill him in.” Skyla says icily.

“Good luck with her.” Dante says to me. Reaching over, he ruffles her hair, only for her to swat his hand away, and pull open the car door.

I open it fully for her and as she’s about to get in; I see Kiara hurry down the steps, visibly upset.

So it didn’t go well…

I cup her waist, tugging her away from the car.

She growls at me as Malevolent jumps into the car, and Skyla turns to me.

‘Let’s go.’ She commands.

‘Never refuse to bid someone you love goodbye no matter how angry you are, Love.’ I reply, reaching over as I brush her hair back, and peck her lips fleetingly.

‘She’s acting like I made a hasty judgement.’ She growls through the link.

‘She’s your mother and one that loves you. She’s entitled to worry. We don’t need to agree, but at least say goodbye. She’ll sleep better.’ I reason soothingly, caressing her waist.

She glares up at me, and it only makes me want me to kiss her and calm my feisty green-eyed goddess down.