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.

he’s in a good place.” She whispers,

slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis

admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet,

us, it

victim of our

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

will welcome him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to

who have

I wrap my arms around

easier said than

of the Coven of England. It’s time

I ask, my heart skipping

me. I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus,

Heaven could use the

very true. We do need to up it considering her powers

What have you decided?”

head both until Tatum is ready to take his place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart.

Red into

was dark, that much I know, but when Mama

thinking earlier that

evil… I did kill

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

frown, shaking

I just… 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 already past the point of

hurt knowing he had to do that to

my upper arm a

((

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

shirt and I

the neck when

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her arms

control my own pain. I can’t begin

Uncle Liam, who smiles

Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he

out a mug to

taking it

Heaven moves

N

chocolate and Liam

a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before

on the steps once more, and I

I’m sorry for your loss…” I say

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter

this

so

before.

of death… but

leaves on those left

as she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

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

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

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

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

Her voice breaks before she

her tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

shaking hands, not knowing what

voice says

turn to see Rayhan standing

on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits down on the other

arms around her, kissing the

forgot to tell you that 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

that,” he says quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.”

her nose.

the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

I

to know how many

All missing persons

before Heaven

us as she wipes her

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you

making my eyes open.

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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