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 whispers, but I can sense

happened because of

but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I

blame us, it would be

victim of

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

welcome him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle.

of those who

I wrap my arms around her again. This time it

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

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

move to the Coven?” I ask, my heart

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

Heaven could use the witchy

do need

have you decided?”

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

she put Mama Red into a deep slumber

it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when

thinking earlier that

kill my mate,” I

bond is broken, although I know you

shaking

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

do that to not only his

a gentle squeeze.

((

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

shirt

neck when I

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her arms around

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

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

might also

a mug

taking it

as Heaven moves back,

N

and Liam offers

a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before

down on the steps once more, and

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

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed off.

never done this before. I’ve

losing someone so

before.

afraid of death… but I’m

leaves on those left

says as she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

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

as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it

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

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….

Her voice breaks before

tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

shaking hands, not knowing what

A voice says from behind

see

soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits

wraps his arms around her, kissing the

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

you that,” he says quietly as she hugs

Thank God for that…

Uncle.”

and wrinkling her nose.

rubble…”

wry smile.

many?” I ask

to know

missing persons are

before Heaven

us as she wipes her

she says as she takes a tissue from her pocket and blows her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of

making my eyes

Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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