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.

sure he’s in a good place.” She whispers, but I can sense the pain

slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis

between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I don’t want her to, if

blame us, it would be

a victim of

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 being a good

“I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his funeral tomorrow with

those who have

head away and I wrap my arms around her again.

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

nods as she looks at me. “I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I know the workload will keep me busy and my

I ask, my heart skipping a

The children need me. I can’t abandon them.”

Heaven could use the witchy training

that’s very true. We do need to up it considering

the pack. What have you

running her fingers through her hair as we step apart.

into a deep slumber before

Delsanra burned it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked

I was thinking earlier that although

did kill

pain it brings when a bond is broken, although

shaking

was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between

knowing he had to do that to not only

upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

look up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot

oversized shirt

punched in the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

she wraps her arms around her

away, trying to control my own pain. I can’t begin to

Liam, who smiles gently

Rossi Princesses might also

out a mug to

I say, taking it from

smiles as Heaven moves back,

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chocolate and Liam offers

a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before

Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next

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

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed off.

never done this before.

losing someone so

before.

not afraid of death…

it leaves on those

be right back,” Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving the two of

She’s giving us space.

says quietly, staring at the grass in

happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry. Do

I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating in it before

hurting, that he’ll be there. That I’ll always have him, and I can come back to him. That he’ll always

voice breaks

her tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what

voice says

to see

the soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over

arms around her, kissing the top

forgot to tell you that if he’s not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven.

that,” he says quietly

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

her nose.

the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I ask

to know

persons are

fall silent before Heaven

she wipes

says as she takes a tissue from

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to

my

What pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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