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.

he’s in a good place.” She whispers, but I can

“This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis

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

blame us, it would

a victim of

in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and a protector. He died for being a

she looks away. “I

who have

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

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

as she looks at me. “I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s

Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping

I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus, I don’t

nod. “Guess Heaven could

that’s very true. We do need to up

the pack. What have you decided?”

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 is… I don’t know. I killed Sephora and I

Mama Red into

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

I was thinking earlier that although

I did kill my mate,”

the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor did you want

shaking my head

weak 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… It hurt seeing Royce

hurt knowing he had to do that to not only his brother but his

gives my upper arm a gentle

((

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

shirt

neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her arms

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

Uncle Liam, who

also want some

a mug to

say, taking it

smiles as Heaven

N

Liam

a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before excusing himself.

steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging my arm

but I’m sorry for your

but he’s become quieter

this before. I’ve

losing someone so

before.

not afraid of death…

it leaves on those left

says as she walks inside, leaving the two of us

She’s giving us space.

fine… I’m fine.” She says quietly, staring at

not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry. Do whatever the

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

that he’ll be there. That I’ll always have him,

breaks before

her tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

shaking hands, not

voice says

to see Rayhan

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

arms around her, kissing the top of

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

that,” he says quietly as

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

wrinkling her

was searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

many?” I ask

to know how many

persons are

silent before Heaven tilts

us as she wipes

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you to

making my

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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