The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin

SKYLA.

A game?

He’s so close, his thundering heart and those brilliant blue eyes are too much. All I can see is him, his scent wreaking havoc with my mind and I suddenly feel as if there is no air and I’m drowning in his rage.

I let out a shaky breath, trying to control my emotions. I exhale, and I’m surprised to see the puff of visible air.

It’s so cold in here? Is a window open?

“He told you.” I state quietly, looking into his eyes.

I don’t even know how to feel about that…

Why would Aleric do that?

He almost smirks, his cold eyes boring into mine.

“Of course he did,” he scoffs. “Why not gloat right?”

“That wasn’t-”

“Whatever it was. The thing is, Skyla… don’t mess me about. You thought since you couldn’t have one brother, why not just have the other? Correct?”

I stay quiet, his words hitting a nerve.

He sees right through me.

“You know what? You and Aleric seem to be the perfect match… carry on, I wish you both all the best, because this Arden is not going to be added to your list of fucks.”

He pushes away from the wall, turning away from me as if he’s too disgusted to even look at me and, for the first time in my life, I’m regretting sleeping with someone…

“Move.” His command emanates through me and although it does nothing to bend me to his will, the power in it stuns me. I can feel it in the air and my heart thunders.

He isn’t normal…

I try to think of a sassy comeback but I have fuck-all to say.

I slowly step aside, and he doesn’t even bother looking at me as he pulls the door open, but then he pauses.

“Tell your father that I thank him for the dinner invitation, but something has come up, and I needed to leave.”

He doesn’t wait for a reply and swiftly exits.

I close my eyes, slumping back against the door as it thuds shut and sigh heavily.

That went downhill fast…

Taking a few deep breaths, I shiver at how cold I feel.

I open my eyes, unsure how to process my emotions. His words stung, but I don’t care. I know deep down that I did what I did to prove a point. What did I think, that he wouldn’t find out? Yeah, that was a stupid assumption to make.

I feel stupid, angry, irritated, and hurt.

But fuck, it’s my own doing.

I scan the bathroom, frowning when my attention falls on the large mirrors that line the wall behind the sink basins.

Frost? I push away from the door and slowly walk over to them, looking at the corner of the glass that meets the ceiling.

There’s ice…

I tilt my head, frowning. Earlier I had felt as if the temperature had dropped in here. I’m certain when I came in here it wasn’t this cold.

What is going on?

I’m about to reach for my phone when I realise it’s not with me. I glance at the door before I quickly climb onto the marble counter and reach for the corner of the glass.

Ice cold.

was solid ice coating the corner of the mirror. The glass

Strange….

restlessness rising. I’m trying to

so… upset

deep breath, knowing I need to get out of here before I lose control. I exit the bathroom and return to the table where

to her as he hooks his arm around her neck and pulls her close, kissing her forehead.

on me like a fucking tidal

out of here before my emotions

the ice cream tub

and nod.

Hide it all.

I have to.

the way I

on the way to the bathroom and he said he has to leave and to thank you for the dinner.” I say lightly, feeling Dad’s gaze burning into

says, “His fucking loss, Kat just ordered the entire fucking dessert menu.”

wanted

loves food and I’m sure even the food is probably grateful to be devoured by her. I mean, who knows, maybe food are little foodles who talk and chat and their goal

shake my head, pushing my

jerking his head at me, motioning me to sit on his

sliding into the space from Royce’s side. His scent lingers, and it only makes

what dessert am I devouring?” I ask, glad when Malevolent silently brushes against my leg, comforting me.

says with

thuds and I scratch

I ask, not wanting to feel so upset. I had fed her bits

fed her.” Kataleya

Dad turns

dark eyes glinting with emotions and the one thing I know is that no matter how many men hurt me, or how many

just can’t tell him

close. I close my eyes, inhaling his woody scent that always holds that touch of smoke. His steady beating heart

is a place that

heart’s thudding and I’m so fucking messed up right now that I’m grateful when he doesn’t

sure, and I know

too distracted to eat. My emotions are a mess

enjoyed her ice cream. Dad asks for the

already footed the bill.” The waitress says, flashing Dad a

bitch, he’s my

paid for it all?” Dad frowns.

covers a hefty tip

Great.

fucking ate the food he paid for… I place my spoon down as

He says, frowning slightly. “He’s a hard one to read…”

these packed?” Kat asks politely before the waitress turns away, pointing

glancing at Dad a final time before she takes the

anything, waiting for the packed desserts to return before we leave the restaurant and head to the car. Kat’s holding the leftovers carefully as we get back into the car. This time I tell her to sit in the

sit back against the leather seats of Dad’s car, trying not to let Royce’s words mess with my head space.

His disgust…his anger…

What if he told Dad? I know I’m looking for an avenue

going to sort that pretty little shit out.

reach my home. Kat’s singing along to the songs and we’re

comes to a halt, I jump out with Malevolent in my arms and

see

rush? Not going to invite us in?” Dad asks as

I don’t want Dad around… I want

in?” I ask knowing if

check this shit

jumps from the car and closes the

dad and get to the door first, unlocking it. I push open the door and hold it

know it’s been some days since Aleric slept over, my mind

don’t want him to

walks through and pokes his head around the lounge

Nosy much?