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.

good place.” She whispers, but I can sense the pain in

“This all happened because of Aleric,

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

it would be

a victim of

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

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

of those who have

and I wrap my arms around her again. This time

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

the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I know the workload will

to the Coven?” I ask, my heart

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

could use

very true. We do need to up it

have you decided?”

we step apart.

Mama Red into a

for Sephora’s body… well, Delsanra burned it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had told her to

was thinking

kill my

it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two

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 us was already past the point of salvaging… It hurt seeing

he had to do that to not only his brother but his

upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

((

and look up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with

shirt and I feel

in the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her arms around

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

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

might also

a mug

I say, taking it

smiles as Heaven moves

N

hot chocolate and Liam offers

her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies

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

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

Tatum earlier, but he’s become

never done this before.

someone so

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m

it leaves on those left

as she

She’s giving us space.

says quietly, staring at

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

my eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I

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 back to him. That he’ll always have my back…. He never told me

Her voice breaks

her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what

voice says from behind

to see Rayhan standing

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

her, kissing the

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

you that,” he says quietly as she hugs

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

the rubble…” He

wry smile.

many?” I

know how many

persons are

silent before Heaven tilts

us as she

she says as she takes

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of

making my eyes

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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