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.

a good place.” She whispers, but I can

back slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric,

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

blame us, it would

victim of

greed, and selfishness. If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the

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

of those who have

and I wrap my arms around her again. This time it isn’t

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

head of the Coven of

Coven?” I

I can’t abandon them.”

“Guess Heaven could use

very true. We do need to

have you

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

put Mama Red into

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 drop it, saying it

thinking earlier

evil… I did kill my mate,” I

brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor did you want

frown, shaking

was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of salvaging… It hurt seeing Royce like

knowing he had to do that to not

gives my upper arm a gentle

((

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

oversized shirt and

the neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her

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

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he says

a

taking it

as Heaven

N

chocolate and Liam

her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before

once more, and I

sorry for your loss…”

to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and

never done this before.

someone so close

before.

not afraid of death…

on those left

Raihana says as she walks

She’s giving us space.

I’m fine.” She says quietly, staring

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

into my eyes and I can see her pain, and for

said to me… 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 back to him. That he’ll always have

voice breaks before she

head, her tears

chocolate. 16

her shaking hands, not knowing

fool.” A voice says

to see Rayhan standing

I can still see the soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits down on

around her, kissing the top of her

you that if he’s not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just like I’ll be

promise you that,” he says quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

back and wrinkling her nose.

was searching the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I

to know how

persons are accounted

fall silent before

us as she wipes

as she takes

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of

making my eyes

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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