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.

good place.” She

“This all happened because of

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

it

victim of

because of evil, greed, and selfishness. If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always

and she looks away. “I

of those who have fallen.”

away and I wrap my arms around her

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

am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and

Coven?” I

children need me. I can’t

could use the witchy training

We do need to up it

have

we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is… I

heard that she put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she

could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad

was thinking earlier

I did kill my mate,” I

when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor

frown, shaking

weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of salvaging…

that to not only his brother but

gives my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

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

oversized shirt and I

punched in the neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her arms around her

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

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

Rossi Princesses might also want some hot

out a mug

say, taking

smiles as Heaven

N

Liam offers her the

her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies

more, and I take a seat

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

but he’s become

never done this

so close

before.

afraid of death…

on

Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving the two of

She’s giving us space.

staring at the grass

words a lot, mostly from me… I’m not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let

my eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating

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

breaks before

head, her tears

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not knowing

A voice says

see

in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits down on the other side

her,

I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just

that,” he says quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

back and wrinkling her nose. “You smell

was searching the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I ask

know how many

persons are

fall silent before

as she

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you to sell.”

making my

pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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