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

slowly, “This all happened

was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios

it

a victim

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.

she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his funeral tomorrow with

who have fallen.”

wrap my

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

the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I

I ask, my heart skipping a

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

could use the witchy

that’s very true. We do need to up it considering her powers

What have you

place,” she says, running 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

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

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 had asked her, Dad had told her to drop it, saying

was thinking

I did kill

it brings when a bond is broken, although

shaking my

inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past

to do that to not

arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with

in an oversized shirt and I feel

the neck when

Chris’s. 5

Raihana says as she wraps her arms around her

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

Uncle Liam,

might also want some

a mug

taking it from

Heaven

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chocolate and Liam offers

giving her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before

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

I’m sorry for

earlier, but

never done this

losing someone so

before.

afraid of death… but I’m

it leaves on

she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

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

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

her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating in it

that 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

breaks before she

her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing

fool.” A voice

see Rayhan standing

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 down on the other

around her, kissing the top

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

he says quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

wrinkling her nose. “You

searching the rubble…”

wry smile.

many?” I ask

know how many

All missing persons

silent before Heaven tilts

between us as she wipes her tears

as she takes a tissue

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to sell.”

making my

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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