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.

in a good place.” She whispers, but I can sense the pain in her

“This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis and

don’t want to admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce,

it would

a victim

no hand in, we will always be the losers. My

welcome him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I

of those who

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

and I know it’s easier said than done… but you are a

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

the Coven?” I ask, my heart

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

Heaven could use the witchy training

true. We do need to up it considering her

What have you

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

Red into a deep slumber

see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari

I was thinking earlier

kill my

pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know

shaking my head

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

that to

my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot

an oversized shirt and I feel

punched in the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her

own pain. I can’t begin to

Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,”

a mug

say, taking it from

Heaven moves

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hot chocolate and Liam offers her the

giving her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies

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

I’m late… but I’m sorry for

earlier, but he’s become

never done this before. I’ve

losing someone so close to

before.

afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

leaves on

Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving the two of

She’s giving us space.

fine.” She says quietly, staring at the

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 you want, but let it out.” I whisper.

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

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

breaks before

tears

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking

A voice says

turn to see Rayhan standing

the soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over

arms around her, kissing the top of her

always be here for you, Heaven. Just like

you that,” he says quietly as she

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

back and wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

rubble…”

wry smile.

I

know how

All missing persons are

fall silent before

us as she wipes her

is a first,” she says as she takes a tissue

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you

making my eyes

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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