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

“This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis and

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

us, it

a victim of

it happened because of evil, greed, and selfishness. If we blame 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

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 his funeral tomorrow

those who have

I wrap my arms around her again. This

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

I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I know the workload will keep me busy and my mind off

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

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

could use the

that’s very true. We do need to

What have you decided?”

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

into a deep slumber before she

Sephora’s body… well, Delsanra burned it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad

I was thinking earlier

did kill

know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although

shaking

brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching

do that to not only his

gives my upper arm a

((

there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding two

oversized shirt and

the neck when

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her arms around

trying to control my own pain. I can’t

Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

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

a mug to

say, taking

Heaven moves

N

and Liam offers her

giving her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before excusing himself.

more, and I take a seat next to her,

I’m late… but I’m sorry for

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

never done this before. I’ve

losing someone so close

before.

afraid of death…

on

right back,” Raihana says as she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

staring at the grass in

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.

see her pain, and for a

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 him. That

voice breaks

head, her tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not knowing what

fool.” A voice says from behind

see

shirtless, 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

his arms around her, kissing the top of

he’s not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just like I’ll be there for Sienna… I’ll be there for

he says quietly as she hugs him

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She whispers,

wrinkling her nose. “You

was searching the rubble…” He

wry smile.

I ask

to know how many

missing persons are accounted

silent before Heaven

us as she wipes her

as she takes a tissue from her pocket

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of

making my

Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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