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.

in a good place.” She whispers, but I can sense the

back slowly, “This all happened

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

it would

became a victim of our

blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and

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

who have

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

know it’s easier said than

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

the Coven?” I ask, my heart

simple spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon

Heaven could use

do need

have

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

Red into a

it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama

I was thinking

kill my

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

shaking

I just… it was like I felt something 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 like

had to do that to not only

my upper arm a gentle

((

there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding two mugs

oversized shirt and I feel

the neck when

Chris’s. 5

as she

own pain. I

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

also

a

taking

smiles as Heaven

N

hot chocolate and Liam

her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before excusing

sip our drinks silently as 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…” I

earlier, but he’s become quieter

never done this before. I’ve

someone so close

before.

not afraid of death… but

it leaves on those

Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving the

She’s giving us space.

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

from me… I’m not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out.

can see her pain, and for a moment I

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 can come back to him. That he’ll always have

voice breaks before

her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not knowing what

voice says

to see Rayhan

shirtless, and I can still see the soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair

around her, kissing the top of

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

you that,” he says quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

Uncle.”

back and wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

rubble…” He

wry smile.

I ask

to know how many

missing persons are

silent before Heaven tilts

us as she wipes her

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to sell.”

my eyes

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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