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.

be… I’m sure he’s in a good place.” She whispers,

move back slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis and

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

it would

victim of our

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 warrior and a protector. He died

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

who have

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

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

I will take my place as the head of the Coven of

you’ll move to the Coven?” I ask, my

children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus, I don’t think I can

Heaven could use

do need to

pack. What have you

through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is… I

put Mama Red into a deep slumber

that much I

thinking earlier that

did kill my mate,”

asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although

shaking my

me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between

hurt knowing he had to do that

my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

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

in an oversized shirt

punched in the neck

Chris’s. 5

says as she

trying to control my own pain. I can’t begin to

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

the Rossi Princesses might also

out a mug

taking

smiles as Heaven moves back,

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chocolate and Liam offers

her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing himself.

on the steps once more, and I take a seat next

but I’m sorry for your loss…” I say

talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s become

done this

someone so close

before.

death…

on those

back,” Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving

She’s giving us space.

staring

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

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

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

breaks before

tears

chocolate. 16

from her shaking

fool.” A voice

turn to see

He’s in a pair of black jeans

arms around her, kissing the top of

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

you that,” he says quietly as

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.”

and wrinkling her nose. “You

rubble…” He

wry smile.

many?” I

to know

persons are

fall silent before Heaven tilts

between us as she wipes her tears

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you

making my eyes

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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