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

“This all happened

don’t want to admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and

it would be

became a victim

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

welcome him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him

of those who have

wrap my

said than done… but you are a fighter,” I

the Coven of England.

to the Coven?” I

The children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says,

could

very true. We do need to up it considering her powers

the pack. What have you decided?” I

take his place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is… I don’t know. I

that she put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she ended

Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari

I was thinking earlier that although

I did kill my mate,”

when a bond is broken, although I know

shaking my

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

had to do that to not

arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

((

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

an oversized shirt

the neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

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

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

Liam, who smiles

also want some hot chocolate,”

out a mug

taking it from

Heaven

N

chocolate and Liam offers

a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies

steps once more, and I

I’m late… but I’m sorry for

talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter

never done this before. I’ve

someone so close

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

on

says as she walks inside, leaving the two of

She’s giving us space.

I’m fine.” She says quietly, staring at the grass in front of

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

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

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

voice breaks

head, her tears

chocolate. 16

shaking

fool.” A voice says from

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

wraps his arms around her, kissing the top

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

you that,” he says quietly as she hugs him

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.”

and wrinkling her

searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

I

know how many

All missing persons

fall silent before Heaven tilts

as she wipes her

a first,” she says as she takes

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of

making my eyes

pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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