The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin novel Chapter 2

SKYLA.

Those few seconds feel like forever, until I see the three dots that signal that he’s typing.

Reign707: Wow… I may have a PhD in English, but I’m pretty lost for words right now… The tattoo is far sexier than the draft you sent me last month. Secondly, maybe I’m crossing the line, but you’re even hotter naked, and I didn’t think that was possible.

My stomach flutters and I smirk and text my reply.

LuciferessX: Thanks XD. Soo, do I get a picture in return?

It’s kind of hot in here, and even when I slip between the sheets of my freshly made bed, I still can’t shake that feeling away.

Reign707: I guess it’s only fair, but I’m pre-warning you, I have just consumed a 20” pizza.

LuciferessX: Don’t worry, I’ll keep that in mind when I admire your food baby.

Reign707: Lol

A picture loads and I find myself staring at the most drool-worthy eight-pack I’ve ever seen. Oh damn, he’s sizzling… he’s tanned, and every groove of his chiselled body is perfect… I can see the band of what appears to be some black boxers, and from what I can see, he’s sitting in a black leather chair. One hand has his white tee pulled up, showing that he just took a quick snap right now.

Oh fuck…

Reign707: Lost for words?

And feeling a little bothered?

LuciferessX: Damn, you are totally lickable. Do you taste as good as you look?

I bite my lip, knowing we are crossing into uncharted waters… I’m not sure where we stand. This won’t push him away, will it?

Reign707: I don’t know, want to test me out?

LuciferessX: Don’t tempt the devil with sin.

Reign707: Isn’t it the devil who makes others sin?

LuciferessX: The temptation isn’t easy to deny… so tell me, how are you holding up?

Silence. Maybe I shouldn’t have asked him that. I mean, I just killed the mood, but after a few moments, I see he’s typing.

Reign707: Not bad at all. I have someone who keeps me occupied. Plus, a pretty gorgeous picture that’s kind of knocked the ball out of the park.

I bite my lip, running my fingers through my short black hair. I had it cut just last week. I love long hair, but it’s a headache to look after.

LuciferessX: If you ever want to talk about it, you know I’m here.

There’s silence and I wonder if I should send a follow-up. I may have crossed the line, but I’m pretty upfront. I’m thinking what to reply when he’s typing again, and I look at the second message that pops up, and my heart thuds as I read it.

Reign707: I think it’s high time we meet. I want to know the woman who’s ruined my nights.

That could be taken two ways… We text until one of us falls asleep… usually me… or it could mean more…

My heart thumps as I sit up, making Malevolent stir from where she’s sleeping comfortably on the edge of the bed.

Meet…

I want to meet him, I really do, but there’s a part of me that’s worried it will just mark the end for us. If I lose control, if I can’t control my Lycan, I might end up hurting him. That’s why I’m out here and not at the academy dorms.

Reign707: That silence doesn’t sound good, are you afraid? We’ll meet somewhere crowded. You said you moved south. Let’s meet at Dolce Vita. I won’t bite.

I might…

He doesn’t even know where exactly I am. After all, he doesn’t know I’m attending Midnight Academy, I told him I’m moving this way for work…

Yeah, one lie to make sure nothing leads back to who I am. What shall I do? He never told me what pack he’s from and I never told mine either… Would he recognise me?

LuciferessX: Sure. Let’s meet tomorrow at ten?

Reign707: Excellent, see you tomorrow. It’s rather late, you should get some rest.

LuciferessX: Sure, but how will I know it’s you?

Reign707: I’ll recognise you. I’m certain of it.

LuciferessX: Mmm, now that sounds fun.

I cock a brow. I may have a temper, but I love animals, especially my Malevolent. She’s the only one who will never leave me.

“The place is owned by werewolves; you shouldn’t be so surprised… I’m sorry for overreacting. When I saw you holding her and the blood, I was worried.” I explain.

“Don’t apologise. It’s only natural to be worried about her. I’m glad she’s safe. I’m Aleric, by the way.”

“Hi… I’m Skyla.” I reply reluctantly, not really wanting to give my name to a stranger.

Why did his name seem familiar? I swear it feels like I’ve heard it…

Think Sky… he’s alpha blooded, strong too… Do I know of any Alpha with that name? I don’t want to ask for his Pack or surname just in case he asks mine.

“You’re not one to trust strangers.” He remarks, with a sexy smile.

“Yeah… I like to be low-key, and I’m a private person.” I reply.

I know Mama would have probably wanted me to give him something to stem the bleeding, but I just want him to be gone.

Ah, who cares? He’s an Alpha. He’ll heal, right?

I unlock the door and step inside.

“I-”

“Thank you! Bye!” I exclaim, trying to shut the door in his face, but he puts his foot in the door, stopping it from shutting.

“Sorry to be a bother, but do you mind if I wash the blood off? I don’t want to ruin my shirt.”

I can’t refuse an open request… He did help Malevolent…

She meows, and I look down at my poor little kitty, and I scratch behind her neck.

I guess I’ll have to help the Gorgeous Greek God.

“Come in. I think I saw a first aid box somewhere.”