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

“This all happened because of Aleric,

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

it would

a victim of

for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince

Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having

those who have

wrap my arms around her again. This time it isn’t

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

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

I ask, my heart skipping a

The children need me. I can’t abandon

could use the witchy

do need to up it considering

What have you decided?” I

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

she put Mama Red into a

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

I was thinking earlier that although

I did kill my mate,”

when a bond is broken, although I

shaking my

It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was

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

gives my upper arm a

((

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

an oversized shirt

in the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

Raihana says as she wraps her

trying to control my own pain. I can’t

eyes meet Uncle Liam,

I thought the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he

a mug to

taking

as Heaven moves

N

Liam offers

her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing himself.

sip our drinks silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I take a seat

sorry for

but he’s become

this before.

someone so close

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m afraid

leaves on those

be right back,” Raihana says as she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

fine.” She says quietly, staring at

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

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

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 he

Her voice breaks before

her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

her shaking hands, not knowing what to

voice says from behind

see Rayhan

just got back now. He’s in a

wraps his arms around her, kissing

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

says quietly as she hugs him

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

many?” I

to know

All missing persons are accounted

before Heaven

she wipes her

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of you to sell.”

my

Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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