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.

She whispers, but I can

“This all happened

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

it would be

became a victim

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 for being

Selene will 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 having his funeral tomorrow

those who have fallen.”

and I wrap my arms around her again. This

said than done… but you

will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I know the workload will keep me busy

to the Coven?” I ask, my heart

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

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the witchy

very true. We do need

pack. What have

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

she put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she ended

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

thinking earlier that although

I did kill

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

shaking my

but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was

to do that to not only his

arm a gentle squeeze.

((

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

shirt and I feel like

neck when

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her arms around her

away, trying to control my own pain. I

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

might also want some hot chocolate,” he says

out a mug to

I say, taking it from

smiles as Heaven moves back,

N

chocolate and Liam offers her

her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before

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

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

earlier, but he’s become

this before.

losing someone so

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m

leaves on those

she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

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

a lot, mostly from 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. Do whatever the fuck you want,

my eyes and I can see her pain, and for

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

breaks

tears

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

fool.” A voice

see Rayhan

He’s in a pair

wraps his arms around her, kissing the

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

says quietly as she

Thank God for that…

Uncle.”

and wrinkling her

the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

I

know

All missing persons are

silent before Heaven tilts her

us as she

she takes a tissue

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to sell.”

making my eyes

pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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