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, but I can sense the pain in

back slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric,

between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios

it

became a victim of our

in, we will always be the losers.

well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked

of those who have fallen.”

away and I wrap my

are 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

Coven?” I ask,

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

nod. “Guess Heaven could

true. We do need

What have you decided?”

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

heard that she put Mama Red into a deep slumber before

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

I was thinking earlier that although

did kill

when a bond is broken,

frown, shaking

there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of salvaging… It

do that to not only his brother but

my upper arm a gentle

((

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

shirt and I feel

punched in the neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her arms around her

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

Liam, who smiles gently

thought the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he

out a mug

I say, taking it from

as Heaven moves back,

N

and Liam offers her the

a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before

sip our drinks silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging my

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

had talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed off.

never done this before. I’ve

someone so

before.

of death… but I’m

it leaves on those

says as she walks inside, leaving the two of

She’s giving us space.

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

own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry. Do whatever the fuck you want, but let it out.”

pain, and for a moment I feel I’m

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

breaks before

her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

voice says from behind

see Rayhan standing

just got back now. He’s in a

her, kissing the

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

says quietly as

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

her nose.

searching the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I

to know

persons

fall silent before Heaven

us as she wipes her

first,” she says as she takes a

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you to sell.”

my eyes

Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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