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.

sure he’s in a good place.” She whispers, but I can sense

happened because of

between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and

us, it would

victim of

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

welcome him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to

of those who have fallen.”

away and I wrap my arms around her again.

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

“I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of

the Coven?” I ask,

children need me. I can’t abandon them.”

“Guess Heaven could use

We do need to up it

pack. What have you

place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is…

that she put Mama Red into a deep

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

thinking earlier that although

I did kill my mate,”

it brings when a bond is broken,

shaking my head

there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point

knowing he had to do that

gives my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

((

holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside

in an oversized shirt and I feel like

in the neck

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her arms around her

I can’t begin to imagine a world

Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

Princesses might also want some

out a mug to

say, taking it from

as Heaven moves back,

N

Liam offers

giving her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before

sits down on the steps once more, and I take

but I’m sorry for your loss…”

but he’s

this before.

so close to

before.

afraid of death… but I’m afraid

it leaves on

says as she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

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

from me… I’m not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let

and I can see her pain, and for a

that no 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

breaks before she

tears

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not knowing what

A voice says from behind

turn to see

He’s in

arms around her,

if he’s not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just like I’ll be there for

quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.”

her nose. “You smell

searching the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

I

know how

missing persons are

silent before Heaven

she

as she takes

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of

my eyes

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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