The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

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 whispers, but I can sense the pain

back slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis

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

us, it would be

victim

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

and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his funeral

of those who have

her head away and I wrap my arms

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

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 mind

Coven?” I

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

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the witchy training

very true. We do need to up it considering her

the pack. What have you decided?”

running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is… I

that she put Mama Red into

dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had told her

was thinking earlier

evil… I did kill my mate,” I

when a bond is broken, although I

shaking

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

to do that to not only his

gives my upper arm a gentle squeeze.

((

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

in an oversized shirt and I feel like

punched in the neck when

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her arms

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

meet Uncle Liam,

Rossi Princesses might also want some

out a mug to

say, taking it

smiles as Heaven moves

N

and Liam

a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing himself.

on the steps once more, and

late… but I’m sorry for your loss…” I

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed

done this

someone so

before.

death…

on those left

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

She’s giving us space.

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

me… I’m not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but

her head, looking into my eyes and I can see her pain, and for

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 I should do if

voice breaks before

her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing

A voice says from

turn to see Rayhan standing

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

his arms around her, kissing the top of her

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

you that,” he says quietly as

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

her nose. “You smell of

searching the rubble…” He

wry smile.

many?” I

know

persons are

silent before Heaven tilts

she wipes her tears

takes a tissue from her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you

making my eyes

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3