The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin
16. A Brother's Rage

ALERIC.

An hour later she’s finished describing what she saw, and I am intrigued, because all we have everseen is the plum eyes. It's always so fast...

“Sounds like a huge snake... only there's no snake of that calibre.” I muse, she's proved helpful, andshe’s intelligent. I like that.

"Yeah, and my claws didn't make a dent.” She says, a frown on her face as she sits opposite meholding a mug of hot chocolate. I had settled for tea since she had limited options. I still do notknow how she is staying out here in the middle of nowhere.

“Interesting...”

"So does Dad know about this?” She asks, her sharp eyes observing me.

And there we have it, always thinking the king needs to know it all. He isn't the only one who's beenprotecting this country. “Yes, he does, as does the council, however, all we are seeing are peoplebeing killed by something that leaves no traces. Neither Arden Corporation nor Leo Rossi were ableto identify the cause of death. Aside from the few who have been mauled. Even the witches havenot found a source. It's a bit of a mystery...”

She frowns. “I see... how long have these attacks been happening?”

“It's been a few weeks, but we are trying and I'm certain this description you've given me will helpgreatly.”

"Will you make sure my name stays out of it?” She says, frowning slightly.

“You have my word, Princess.” I wink at her, and she smirks slightly, nodding. She's wearing thatgreen satin gown again but this time she did put on some panties... Her collarbones jut out, herbreasts that are the perfect size for her build are rising and falling, the cleavage teasing me from thegap.

She clears her throat and I smirk. “Now that I know exactly what you offer, it's rather hard to keepmy eyes off you, do forgive me.”

She tilts her head. “Nothing to forgive. I wouldn't mind doing this again sometime... no stringsattached.”

No strings attached... that's not the aim... but it's a starting point.

“I like the sound of that.” I say, standing up, “Your number?”

"Want me to write it down for you, or will you remember it?” She questions teasingly as she standsup and approaches me. She's seductive. The way she’s watching me now makes me want to pull hercloser and maybe fuck her once more before I leave... but I think that's enough for one night.

“I'm pretty good at remembering things, and when the number belongs to such a pretty girl, there'sno way that I will forget it.” I say.

"Alright, it's 076..." She repeats her number, my gaze on those plump lips of hers as I just aboutregister the eleven digits.

“Perfect.” I reply.

“Make sure you get someone to fix that window up first thing in the morning. I'll head out now.”

“I will.” She replies, running her fingers through her hair.

"And get that checked out, too.” I say, glancing at the side of her breast. I had offered, but she hadrefused.

“I'll see you at school tomorrow.” I say before I take my leave. She waits for a few seconds beforeshe closes the door and I break into a run, shifting into my huge golden wolf when I'm out of sightof the cottage...

I return to the mansion and I had already minded linked ahead to have someone bring me sometrousers. I pull them on before I enter.

“Welcome home, Master Aleric.” Charles says, bowing his head.

“Is Royce back?”

"Yes, Master Aleric, he is in the gym hall.”

“Thank you, Charles. I like the blazer.” I give him a smile as he thanks me and I make my way to thefar end of the mansion.

“Aleric.” I stop in my tracks, turning to see Mother walk towards me. She's wearing a floor-lengthsilver nightgown, her brown hair open, and her blue eyes, which contain flecks of brown, are full ofconcern. “Is everything alright? Royce came home and Charlotte upset him, and he ended upshouting at her... did something happen?”

I sigh, pulling her into my arms. “I'm sorry on his behalf for causing you concern, Mother. I'll have aword with him. There's nothing you need to worry your pretty head over.”

“Please, if your father hears of this, it will only stress him even more. Royce listens to you.” She says,looking up at me.

Does he? Not entirely, not anymore.

“I will, I'll go have a word with him now.” I say, planting a soft kiss on her forehead.

She smiles, tilting her head, and I'm certain she's caught Skyla's scent. I'm glad I at least showered...I simply give her a warm smile before I head towards the gym. Charlotte isn't a concern here, sinceshe loves to annoy him, knowing he'll give her a reaction. But she is also the princess of this family.Being the youngest, she has been kept protected and always treated like an orchid, one you shouldalways treat and handle with care.

I push the door open to the gym hall, the sleek floors and the countless machinery line the sides. Ican hear his grunts as he duels it out with one of the punch bags, one of many, each one reinforcedto withstand extreme impact, but even then... the floor is covered with the contents of three bagsthat have given way under his anger.

“Royce.” He has his earphones in but I know he can hear me, but still, he chooses to ignore me."Alright, why are you so angry that you upset Charlotte?”

He stops, turning towards me with eyes that are raging with a burning anger. “She's not a child andif she’s going to act like a brat, I'm going to tell her off. I warned her I'm not in the mood, end ofdiscussion.”

I tilt my head and sigh. I wish he understood that it's not that easy. All our lives I've been trying totake the force of our father's demands, just so he doesn't have to do what he clearly doesn't wantto. Sure, I haven't always succeeded in accomplishing that, and he still has a lot of pressure on him,but I try my best because unlike him my moral compass isn't as powerful as his... I can turn a blindeye to what is right to appease matters, especially if it means it'll make it easier for others.

“Mother was awake. She doesn't need the extra stress, Royce.” I say quietly.

He clenches his jaw, looking me over. “What took you so long?” He replies, ignoring my previousremark.

This is why he’s so angry.

“We were getting to know each other.” I reply. He clenches his jaw, turning away. “You need notworry; I know how to please a woman. I can assure you when the time comes and I claim her, shewill be happy. You know I can protect her.”

“In a relationship, you plan to build based upon lies?” He counters. “Leave me the hell alone.”

He shoves past me, and I don't push it. There's nothing more to say. We aren't seeing eye to eyeanymore... there is nothing I have ever hidden from my brother, but somehow, I don't want to tellhim I had been intimate with Skyla.

Slipping my hands into my pockets, I turn and leave, heading upstairs. Unlocking my door with mythumbprint, I step inside my room. I head to the bedside and open the bottom drawer and take outmy additional phone.

Unlocking it, I stare at the last messages she has sent... hmm, she'll easily welcome me back...

Time to put the next part of my plan into action... Alright... here I go...

Reign707: Hey stranger, I'm sorry, but I had something come up, and I had a big argument thatreally bloody angered me. I ran into some issues and then couldn't get into my account long storyshort. But I've created a new account to be on the safe side and will stop using this one. I'll send youa message from there. I am sorry and I promise I'll make it up to you... If you have it in you toforgive me, I really do want to meet up with you and I think once you agree, you'll understand. I'llwait for your reply. Goodnight.

There I sound like him...

The message changes to “Seen’ but she doesn't reply. I switch to the new account I made and sendher a second message.

Reign2.0: This is my new one. I'm looking forward to hearing from you

I can't help but smirk when the message goes onto “Seen’

She'll come around sooner or later, and with the work that Royce has already done unknowingly onmy behalf, I'll have her eating out of the palm of my hand very soon.

ROYCE.

I stare down at my phone. The temptation to message her is there... but knowing who she is... Ican't, can I?

Fuck, I hate this. I don't trust Aleric around her and maybe I'm overthinking it, but why do I feel likesomething happened?

Shouldn't be my problem...

I sigh, as Royce - no it doesn't sting, but as Reign... it does... I had a connection with her, or so Ithought.

Sighing, 1 focus on what I need to do for her training. I'm going to have to set a regime up and aplan for her.

I take out my laptop, checking the file that Colton had forwarded to me. There is no way to get outof this, or away from her and I'm the one who offered, so I better bloody suck it up before Alericsteps in and happily takes over.

I click on the report of what happened last year and skim through it. She got into a physical fightwith a student and lost control to the point she almost ripped his heart out, her sister had managedto stop her from killing him, and the queen had teleported with the hybrid Luna of the Black StormPack and had managed to heal him...

I frown, my mind returning to a conversation I had with Lil Lucifer a while ago.

“I lost control of my temper and almost... hurt someone - badly. They could have died because I lostcontrol... I didn't mean for it to get out of hand... he targeted someone I love, and I couldn't stopmyself... I'm kinda... I'm kinda worried I'll do it again. It's not like I'm not trying..."

From the files, it says she showed little to no remorse for her actions... but did they even look pastthat defiance in her eyes?

Should I attempt to talk to her father, Dad was against the idea of either Aleric or I talking to him,preferring us to stay away from him. He had gotten bloody pissed when I told the Sangue Alpha -Leo Rossi, some information regarding a grave. Father's first rule was nothing comes for free in life. Iknow that, but withholding information from someone when they desperately needed it? That's low.I'm not about to ask for something in return at such a critical time.

I sit back, mulling over the files. She's faster than all the Alphas in the academy... stronger... yeahthat part I know... What exactly is she? There's no recorded information about her wolf either...

I'm not sure, but one thing I am certain of is that I plan to figure something out that will help her.I've always liked a challenge.

I hesitate for a moment, staring at the contact information of the Lycan king at the bottom. Should Icontact him...

I mull over it for a few minutes before I make up my mind. Clicking on his email, I begin writing aquick to the point message.

“Dear Alpha Alejandro,

I am writing in regard to your daughter, Miss Skyla Rossi. As you may know, I Royce Arden amcurrently the trainer for the senior classes at Midnight Academy. I have discussed the situation withHeadmaster Rivers, and we have agreed that Miss Skyla Rossi would continue to attend the lessonswith her peers, however, I have determined that she does need additional training as you yourselfhave agreed to and these classes will begin soon.

This brings me to my question, if there is anything you can help me with regarding her struggles,her abilities, or anything that can help me teach her focus and control, this would be greatlyappreciated.

Sincerely — Royce Arden of the Shadow Wolves Pack’

I hit send and sit back, right that's done. I might just shower and head to bed- I'm about to stand upwhen my email dings. I cock a brow.

The King's awake at this time? Seems like Dad's the only one who goes to bed early...

I click on the message.

“Finally, Kenneth is no longer trying to keep you both hidden away like princesses in fucking towers.A pleasure to hear from you, Royce.

My eyebrows go further up. Princesses? Seriously, this is Aleric’s fault. He's the one who looks like adamn girl.

I frown as I continue reading.

'Skyla is complex, and I'd rather talk to you in person. I'll actually be coming down to the Academyin a couple of days since my other daughter is leaving and there's some paperwork I need tohandle. Let's meet, I'm a good judge of character — Looking forward to seeing you then.

Alejandro Rossi’

I snap my laptop shut, thinking - great. Now I'm meeting the Lycan King himself. Everything shouldbe ok. As long as he doesn't replace out, I had a run-in with her at the club that involved me having mytongue down her throat and my fingers up her pussy.

I run my hand through my hair, sighing again.

A couple of days...

Great.