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, Apophis and

this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I don’t want her to, if

us, it would be

victim of our

something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior

Selene will welcome him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his funeral tomorrow with

who have fallen.”

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

queen, and I know it’s easier said than done… but you are a fighter,” I say

me. “I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my

to the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping

can teleport with ease, just a simple spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says,

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the witchy training

do need to

What have you decided?”

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

put Mama Red into a

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

was thinking earlier that

kill my mate,”

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

frown, shaking my

it was like I felt something weak or brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was

hurt knowing he had to do that

arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

((

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

shirt and I feel like

punched in the neck when

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her arms

own pain. I can’t begin to imagine

Liam, who smiles gently

might also want some

out a mug

I say, taking it from

as Heaven moves back,

N

chocolate and Liam offers her the

giving her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing

steps once more, and I take a seat

I’m sorry for your loss…”

to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter

never done this before.

so

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m afraid

on

she walks inside, leaving the two

She’s giving us space.

fine… I’m fine.” She says quietly, staring at

heard those words 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. Scream, shout,

my eyes and I can see her pain, and

or if my heart is broken or hurting, that he’ll be there. That I’ll always have him, and I can come

Her voice breaks before

her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

shaking hands,

voice says

see Rayhan

now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits down on the other

her, kissing the

be here for you, Heaven. Just like I’ll be there for

quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

and wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

was searching the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I ask

to know how

All missing persons

fall silent before

between us as she

as she takes a tissue

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of

my

pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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