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

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

Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although

us, it would

a victim of

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

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

of those who

her head away and I wrap my arms around her again.

queen, and I know it’s easier said

my place as the head of the Coven of England.

the Coven?” I ask, my heart

can teleport with ease, just a simple spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon them.”

could

need to up it

What have you decided?” I

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

heard that she put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she

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

was thinking

evil… I did kill my mate,”

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

shaking

weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of salvaging…

that to

a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

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

oversized shirt

punched in the neck when

Chris’s. 5

as she

my own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a world without

Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

might also want some

a mug to

taking it

as Heaven

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hot chocolate and Liam offers her

her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing

once more, and I take

I’m sorry for your

Tatum earlier, but he’s

never done this

losing someone so close

before.

afraid of death… but I’m

it leaves on those left

as she

She’s giving us space.

quietly, staring at the grass in front

words a lot, mostly 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. Scream, shout, cry. Do whatever the fuck

pain, and for a moment I feel

there. That I’ll

breaks before she

head, her tears

chocolate. 16

mug from her shaking

voice says from behind

to see Rayhan

shirtless, and I can still 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

wraps his arms around her, kissing the top of her

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

quietly

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.”

back and wrinkling her

the rubble…” He

wry smile.

many?” I ask

know how many

All missing persons are accounted

fall silent before Heaven tilts

us as she wipes her tears

as she takes a tissue from her pocket and blows her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you

making my eyes open.

Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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