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.

sure he’s in a good place.” She whispers, but

all happened because

fight between Apophis, Aleric,

it

victim of our

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

looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his funeral tomorrow

of those who

head away and I wrap my arms around

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

take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I

Coven?” I ask,

ease, just a simple spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She

nod. “Guess Heaven could

need to up it

pack. What have

says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you

Mama Red into a deep slumber before she

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

I was thinking earlier

kill my

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

shaking

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

do that to not only

upper arm a gentle

((

see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of

in an oversized shirt and I feel

the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

she

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

meet Uncle Liam, who

the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot

out a mug to

taking it from

Heaven

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chocolate and Liam offers her the

a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before

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

but I’m sorry for

to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and

never done this before.

so close

before.

afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

on those left

she walks inside, leaving the two of

She’s giving us space.

quietly, staring at the

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 fuck you want, but let it

looking into my eyes and I can see her pain,

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

voice breaks

her tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not knowing what

voice says

to see Rayhan

back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits down on the other

his arms around her, kissing the top

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

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

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.”

her nose. “You

the rubble…” He

wry smile.

I ask

know

persons

silent before Heaven tilts her

between us as she wipes her

she takes a tissue from her pocket and blows her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to sell.”

making my eyes

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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