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 whispers, but I can sense the pain

back slowly, “This all happened because

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

blame us, it would be

became a victim of our

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

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

of those who have fallen.”

I wrap my arms

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

nods as she looks at me. “I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of

to the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping

just a simple spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She

Heaven could use

We do need to up it

have you decided?” I

step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing

she put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she ended

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

was thinking earlier that

kill my mate,” I

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

to do that to not only his brother but

my upper arm a

((

holding a mug of

shirt and I feel like

neck when I

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps

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

Liam, who smiles

also want some

a mug

taking

Heaven moves

N

and Liam

giving her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before

our drinks silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I take

know I’m late… but I’m sorry for your loss…”

had talked to Tatum earlier, but

this before. I’ve

losing someone so

before.

afraid of death…

it leaves on those

she

She’s giving us space.

She says quietly, staring at the grass in front

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.

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

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

breaks

her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking hands,

A voice says from

see

just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits down

wraps his arms around her,

I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just

says quietly as

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

and wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

was searching the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I ask

to know how many

persons are accounted

fall silent before Heaven tilts

us as she

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of

making my

What pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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