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

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

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

it would be

became a victim

of evil, 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 for

breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready

of those who

away and I wrap my arms around her again. This time it

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

looks at me. “I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of

you’ll move to the Coven?” I ask, my heart

a simple spell. The children need me. I

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the

very true. We do need

pack. What have

until Tatum is ready to take his place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you

she put Mama Red into

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

was thinking earlier that although

kill

know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not

shaking my

of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching

had to do that to

upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

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

shirt

punched in the neck

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her arms around

look away, trying to control my own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a world without Dad.

meet Uncle Liam,

Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he says

out a mug to

taking

smiles as Heaven moves

N

and Liam offers her

a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before

on the steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging my arm around her

late… but I’m sorry for your loss…”

but he’s become quieter and

done this

losing someone so close

before.

of death… but

on

back,” Raihana says as she

She’s giving us space.

quietly, staring at the

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.

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

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.

breaks before she

tears

chocolate. 16

the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing

A voice says

to see

in a pair of

arms around her,

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

that,” he says quietly as she

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

back and wrinkling her nose.

was searching the rubble…” He

wry smile.

many?” I ask

to know

missing persons

before Heaven

us as she wipes her tears

she takes a

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to sell.”

my

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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