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

back slowly, “This all happened because of

but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and

it

a victim of our

happened because of evil, greed, and selfishness. If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be

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

who

my arms around her

easier said than done… but you are a fighter,”

as she looks at 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

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

Heaven could

true. We do need to up it

What have

hair as we step apart. “I’m proud

into

Sephora’s body… well, Delsanra burned it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when

thinking

kill my mate,”

asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor

shaking

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 already past the point

had to do that

a gentle

((

hear footsteps and look up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with

in an oversized shirt and I feel like

the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her

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

Uncle Liam, who smiles

I thought the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he

out a mug to

I say, taking it from

as Heaven moves

N

hot chocolate and Liam offers her the

giving her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing

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

I’m sorry for your loss…” I say

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed off.

done this before.

losing someone so

before.

afraid of death…

on those left

be right back,” Raihana says as she walks

She’s giving us space.

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

these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry.

can see her pain, and for a moment I feel

That I’ll always have him, and I can come back to him. That he’ll always have my back…. He never told me what I

breaks before she

tears splashing

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not knowing

voice

to see

just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans

around her, kissing the top

if 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 there for

that,” he says quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

her nose.

rubble…” He

wry smile.

many?” I

know how many

missing persons are

before

as she wipes her

she says as she takes a tissue from her pocket

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you to sell.”

my

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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