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 her

slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis and

to admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although

it

victim of our

blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and

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

those who have

head away and I wrap my arms around

I know it’s easier said than done… but you are a fighter,” I say

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

I ask, my heart skipping

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

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the

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

the pack. What have you decided?” I

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

Mama Red into a deep

it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had told her to drop it,

was thinking earlier that

evil… I did kill my mate,”

a bond is broken,

frown, shaking my

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

had to do that to not

a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate,

shirt

punched in the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps

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

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

I thought the Rossi Princesses might also

a

I say, taking it

Heaven

N

and Liam offers her

a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before excusing himself.

silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I

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

had talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed off.

never done this

someone so close to

before.

death… but I’m afraid

leaves on those

be right back,” Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving the

She’s giving us space.

She says quietly, staring at the grass

their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it

head, looking into my eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating in

is broken or hurting, that he’ll be there. That I’ll always have him, and I can come back to

voice breaks before

her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

A voice says from

turn to see Rayhan

and 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 the

wraps his arms around her, kissing the

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

quietly as she hugs

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

wrinkling her

rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

I ask

to know

missing persons

before Heaven tilts her

she

is a first,” she says as she takes a tissue from her pocket

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of you to

my eyes

pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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