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.

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

happened because of Aleric, Apophis and

fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and

us, it

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

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

those who have fallen.”

away and I wrap my arms around her again. This time

know it’s easier said than done… but you are a fighter,”

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

move to the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping

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

could use the

need to up

pack. What have you decided?” I

ready to take his place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone

Mama Red into

she did was dark, that much

thinking earlier that although

I did kill

when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the

frown, shaking

weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us

do that to not only his brother but his

upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

hear footsteps and look up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of

in an oversized shirt

in the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her

own pain. I can’t begin to imagine

Uncle Liam, who

might also want

a mug

taking

Heaven moves back,

N

chocolate and Liam offers her

a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing himself.

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

I’m sorry for your loss…” I say

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and

this

so close

before.

of death… but

leaves on

back,” Raihana says as she walks

She’s giving us space.

fine.” She says quietly, staring at the grass in

you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry. Do whatever the fuck you want,

her pain,

if my heart is broken or hurting, that he’ll be there. That I’ll always have him, and I can

breaks before

head, her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

shaking hands, not knowing what to

A voice says from

see Rayhan standing

back now. He’s in a pair

his arms around her, kissing the top of her

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

quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

wrinkling her nose.

searching the rubble…”

wry smile.

many?” I

know

All missing persons

fall silent before

us as she wipes

as she takes a tissue from her pocket and

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of you to

making my

pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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