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

move back slowly, “This all happened because of

a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce,

blame us, it would

a victim of our

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

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

who have fallen.”

and I wrap my arms around her again. This time it isn’t

I know it’s easier said than done…

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

to the Coven?” I

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

Heaven could use

do need to up it considering her powers

have you decided?”

is ready to take his place,” she says, running 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 killed Sephora and I

that she put Mama Red into a deep

before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her,

was thinking earlier that although

I did kill my

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

shaking

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

had to do that to

arm a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding two mugs

an oversized shirt and I

neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her arms around her

pain. I can’t begin to imagine a world

Liam, who smiles gently

might also want some hot chocolate,” he

out a

say, taking it

as Heaven moves back,

N

Liam offers her

her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

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

but I’m sorry for your loss…” I say

to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and

this before.

losing someone so close

before.

death… but I’m afraid

leaves on

be right back,” Raihana says as she walks

She’s giving us space.

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

own fucking time, but when you’re

her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m

if I’ve messed up, or if my heart is broken or hurting, that he’ll be there. 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 should do if he is no

Her voice breaks before she

head, her tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

fool.” A voice says

to see Rayhan

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

arms around her, kissing the top of

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

he says quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

wrinkling her

searching the rubble…”

wry smile.

I

know

All missing persons

before

as she wipes her tears

she says as she takes a tissue from her pocket

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of

making my eyes open.

Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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