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

back slowly, “This all happened because

admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I

blame us, it would be

a victim of our

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

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

of those who

my arms

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

as she looks at me. “I am. I 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

to the Coven?” I ask, my heart

spell. The children need me. I can’t

“Guess Heaven could

We do need to up it

the pack. What have you decided?”

Tatum 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

into a deep

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

thinking earlier

kill my

is broken, although I know you two had

shaking

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

had to do that to not only his brother but

upper arm a gentle squeeze.

((

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

shirt and

the neck

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her arms around her

I

meet Uncle Liam,

Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,”

out a

taking it from

smiles as Heaven moves

N

and Liam offers her

giving her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before

more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging my arm around her

but I’m sorry for your

Tatum earlier, but

this before. I’ve

so close to

before.

afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

leaves on

says as she walks inside, leaving the two

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, but let it

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

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 always have him, and I can come

voice breaks

tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing

voice

turn to see Rayhan

got back now. He’s in a pair of black

arms around her,

not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for

quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

wrinkling her

searching the rubble…”

wry smile.

I ask

to know

All missing persons

before Heaven

she wipes her tears

takes a tissue from her pocket and blows her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you to

making my

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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