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.

She

slowly, “This all happened

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

blame us, it

became a victim of

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

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

those who have

my arms around her again. This time it

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

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

the Coven?” I

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

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the witchy

do need

have you decided?” I

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

Red into

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

I was thinking

did kill my

she asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed

frown, shaking my

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

to do that to not only his

arm a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

there holding a mug of hot

shirt and I

neck when

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps

own pain. I can’t begin to

Liam, who smiles gently

Princesses might also want

out a

taking

as Heaven moves

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chocolate and Liam offers

a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies

our drinks silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I

I’m sorry for

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

this before.

losing someone so close

before.

afraid of death… but I’m afraid

leaves on those

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

She’s giving us space.

She says quietly, staring at the grass in

I’m not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry. Do

can see her pain, and for a moment

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 can come back to him. That

voice breaks

head, her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

mug from her shaking hands, not

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 as he walks over and sits down on the other side

his arms around her, kissing the

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

that,” he says quietly

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

her nose. “You

the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I

to know how many

All missing persons

fall silent before

us as she wipes her tears

takes

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of you to

making my

Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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