The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

Chapter 160

76. The Sounds of the Night

SKYLA.

The moon has risen, but despite the silence of the night, everyone is awake in the Rossi

mansion.

I can hear the quiet conversations, the deep discussions, the occasional shout.

Out here, I can also hear the sound of insects in the garden. The soft wind is blowing through the trees and the passing comments and

commands of the guards and others around can

be heard.

This feeling… it’s unexplainable…

I feel… content, sorrowful and…different.

I don’t even know how to explain it.

I’m sitting on the back steps, staring out into the night sky. I’ve done this so many times in my life, but today I feel like I’m no longer the Sky I once was…

My eyes sting and I tug at the sleeves of my long

-sleeved top as I exhale slowly.

Some things just stay… changing you even.

I killed my given mate.

It’s… an odd feeling…

I know I’m not a monster. I had to do what I had

to and to break the hold Apophis had on him,

and on this planet, I had to end him.

He didn’t care for me, and that was proven in those last moments. 2

He wasn’t bothered about me… but he was shocked that his brother helped kill him…

Royce is quieter, and I don’t blame him. I want to be there for him, and I will be, but he’s also being that rock for his family. Even Charlotte cried, despite refusing to let a sound escape her. 1

He’s with his mother right now, and she needs him.

She’s down on the firepower right now, and I know we will see that fiery warrior Luna again one day, but for now, she needs to heal… 2

I stare at the sky, resting my head against the

door frame.

Life.

It’s painful, beautiful, terrifying, yet for those of us who get to live another day, it’s precious…

“Meow.”

I smile as Malevolent jumps into my lap, and I cuddle her tightly. 1

“Hey Mal…” I say, stroking her head as she purrs in approval.

At least on this journey of life, I’ll always have her and Royce.

I turn when I hear footsteps behind me, sensing Raihana before I see her.

She pauses when she spots me. She’s wearing an oversize cardigan over her tiny sports bra and shorts, her arms wrapped around herself.

“Sorry, I didn’t realise our lioness was out

here.” She says with a small smile, about to leave when I stand up.

“You don’t need to leave.”

She turns back.

“Are you sure?”

She’s lost weight, and call me fucking crazy, but I feel her eyes have aged if that even makes

sense.

I nod as I walk over to her, gently letting

Malevolent down.

“I’m sorry… about Chris,” I say, ok I’m not a hugger but… I step forward, awkwardly hugging

her.

She relaxes and wraps her arms around me, giving me a squeeze.

She whispers, but I can sense the

“This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis

admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I don’t want her to,

us, it would be

became a victim of our

happened because of evil, greed, and selfishness. If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and a protector. He died for

him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to

who

away and I wrap my arms around her again.

are a queen, and I know it’s easier said than done… but you are a

the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part

you’ll move to the Coven?” I ask, my heart

a simple spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus, I don’t think I

“Guess Heaven could use

very true. We do need to up it

have you

step

Mama Red into

she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had told her to drop it,

I was thinking earlier that

evil… I did kill my mate,” I

know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two

frown, shaking my head

or brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of salvaging…

do that

my upper arm a gentle

((

look up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam

an oversized shirt and I feel

in the neck when

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her

my own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a world without

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

also want

a mug to

taking it

Heaven moves

N

and Liam offers her

a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before

our drinks silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging my arm

I’m late… but I’m sorry for your loss…” I say

but he’s

this before. I’ve

someone so

before.

death…

on those

says as she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

quietly, staring at the

these things happen at their own fucking time, but

eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel

dad said to me… that no matter who hurts me, no matter if I’ve messed up, or if my heart is broken or hurting, that he’ll be there. That I’ll always have him, and I can come back to him. That he’ll always have my back…. He never told me what

breaks before

tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing

fool.” A voice says from behind

see Rayhan standing

got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits down on the other

around her, kissing the top

that if he’s not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just like I’ll be there for Sienna… I’ll be there

says quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

her nose.

was searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

many?” I

know how many

missing persons are

fall silent before Heaven

she wipes her tears

a first,” she says as she takes a tissue from her pocket and

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you

making my eyes

What pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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