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.

place.” She whispers, but

all happened because of Aleric,

admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric,

us, it would

a victim of our

they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and a protector. He died for being a good

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

who have fallen.”

wrap my arms

said than done…

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

to the Coven?” I

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

“Guess Heaven could use the witchy

very true. We do need to up it

pack. What have you

take his place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud

she put Mama Red into a

was dark, that much I know, but

was thinking earlier

did kill my mate,” I

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

frown, shaking

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

he had to do that to not only his brother but

upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding two mugs of steaming hot

shirt and

the neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

she wraps her arms around her

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

Uncle Liam, who

Rossi Princesses might also want some

a mug

say, taking it

Heaven moves

N

and Liam offers her the

a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing

sip our drinks silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging my

sorry for your loss…” I

had talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s

never done this before.

losing someone so close to

before.

of death…

leaves on those left

says as she walks inside, leaving the two

She’s giving us space.

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

head, looking into my eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating in it before she

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

voice breaks before she

her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

her shaking hands, not knowing what to

A voice says

to see Rayhan

now. He’s in a pair of

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 Sienna… I’ll be

that,” he says quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

and wrinkling her nose. “You smell

the rubble…”

wry smile.

I ask

know

persons are accounted

fall silent before Heaven

us as she

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to

my eyes open.

Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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