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.

a good place.” She whispers,

slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric,

a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me,

us, it

a victim of

something they have no hand in, we will

breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m

who have

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

I know it’s easier said than

as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my

you’ll move to the Coven?” I ask, my

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

nod. “Guess Heaven could use

need to up it considering

have you

step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is… I don’t know.

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

Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but

thinking

I did kill

she asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know

shaking my head

brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was

had to do that to not only his

a gentle squeeze.

((

mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding

oversized shirt and I feel

in the neck when

Chris’s. 5

Raihana says as she wraps her arms around

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

meet Uncle Liam, who

Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he says

a

I say, taking it

Heaven moves

N

Liam offers

her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies

down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next to

late… but I’m sorry for

to Tatum earlier, but

this before.

so close to

before.

of death… but I’m afraid

leaves on those left

be right back,” Raihana says as she

She’s giving us space.

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

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.

into my eyes and I can see her pain,

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

Her voice breaks before

head, her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

her shaking hands, not knowing what

fool.” A voice

to see Rayhan standing

the soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a

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

promise you that,” he says quietly as she hugs

Thank God for that…

Uncle.”

her nose. “You smell of

searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

many?” I ask

know

persons are accounted

silent before

us as she wipes her tears

as she takes a tissue

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you to sell.”

making my eyes

pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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