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.

I’m sure he’s in a good place.” She

all happened because of Aleric, Apophis and

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

it

victim of our

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

looks away. “I talked to Uncle.

those who

and I wrap my arms around her again. This

and I know it’s easier said than

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

move to the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping a

need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus, I

could use the

do need to up

What have you decided?” I

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

Red into a

for Sephora’s body… well, Delsanra burned it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari

was thinking earlier

kill my mate,”

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

frown, shaking my head

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

had to do that to not only his brother but

a gentle squeeze.

((

mug of hot

oversized shirt and I feel like

the neck

Chris’s. 5

Raihana says as she wraps her arms

my own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

thought the Rossi Princesses might also want

a mug to

I say, taking

smiles as Heaven moves

N

hot chocolate and Liam

her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing

once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging my

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

but he’s become

done this

losing someone so close

before.

death… but

on those left

she walks inside, leaving the

She’s giving us space.

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

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 you

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

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 he’ll always have my back…. He never told me what I

voice breaks before

head, her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

from her shaking

A voice says from behind

to see Rayhan standing

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

wraps his arms around her, kissing the

that if he’s 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

he says quietly as she

Thank God for that…

Uncle.”

her nose.

was searching the rubble…”

wry smile.

I ask

to know how many

persons are

silent before Heaven

she wipes

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to

my eyes open.

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255