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 I can sense the pain in

all happened because of Aleric, Apophis

admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I don’t

it would

a victim of our

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 being

Selene will welcome 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

who

and I wrap my arms around her again. This

easier said than done… but

head of the Coven of England. It’s time I

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

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

could use

need

have you decided?”

her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is… I don’t know. I

Mama Red into a deep slumber

dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had told her

I was thinking

kill

it hurt?” she asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond

frown, shaking my head

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

knowing he had to do that to not

gives my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

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

oversized shirt and

the neck

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her

I

Uncle Liam, who smiles

thought the Rossi Princesses might also

a

I say, taking

as Heaven moves

N

hot chocolate and Liam

a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing

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

know I’m late… but I’m sorry for your loss…” I say

to Tatum earlier, but he’s become

never done this

someone so close to

before.

death… but I’m afraid

it leaves on

Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving the

She’s giving us space.

fine.” She says quietly, staring at

as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry.

her pain, and for

up, or if my heart is broken or hurting, that he’ll be there. That I’ll always

voice breaks before she

head, her tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

shaking hands, not knowing

fool.” A voice

turn to see Rayhan

meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as

his arms around her,

to 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 Sienna…

promise you that,” he says quietly as she

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

wrinkling her

was searching the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I

to know how many

persons

silent before Heaven tilts her

us as she wipes her tears

she says as she takes a tissue from her pocket and blows her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to sell.”

making my eyes

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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