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

slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric,

between Apophis, Aleric,

blame us, it

a victim of our

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

him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his funeral tomorrow

who have fallen.”

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

said than

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

to the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping a

with ease, just a simple spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus, I don’t think I

Heaven could use the

We do need to

pack. What have you decided?”

Tatum is ready to 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

put Mama Red into a deep slumber before

much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had told her to drop it, saying it

was thinking

kill my mate,” I

it hurt?” she asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is

frown, shaking

me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of salvaging… It hurt

hurt knowing he had to do that to not only his

gives my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

((

standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with

shirt

in the neck when

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her arms

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

Liam, who smiles gently

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

out a

say, taking it

smiles as Heaven moves

N

Liam offers

her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing himself.

sip our drinks silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and

but I’m sorry

had talked to Tatum earlier, but

done this before. I’ve

so close

before.

not afraid of death…

on those left

she walks inside, leaving the

She’s giving us space.

staring at the grass in front of

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 it

and I can see her pain, and for

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

Her voice breaks before

tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing

voice says from

turn to see Rayhan

in

around her, kissing

I’ll always be here for you,

says quietly as she hugs

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

her nose. “You smell

was searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

I

to know how many

All missing persons are accounted

fall silent before Heaven tilts her

she wipes her

as she takes a tissue from her pocket and blows

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you

my

What pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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