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.

be… I’m sure he’s in a good place.” She whispers, but I can sense the pain in her

slowly, “This all happened

a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I don’t

it

became a victim of our

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 died for being

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

who have

head away and I wrap my arms around her again. This time it

a queen, and I know it’s easier said

nods as she looks at me. “I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part

the Coven?” I ask,

children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says,

could use

need

What have you decided?”

we step

that she put Mama Red into a deep

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 had told her to drop

thinking earlier that

did kill my

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 nor

shaking my

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

had to do that to

a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

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

shirt and I feel

in the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

she wraps her arms

trying to control my own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a

Uncle Liam,

I thought the Rossi Princesses might also

out a

taking

Heaven

N

and Liam offers her

giving her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies

as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next

late… but I’m sorry for

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed

this before.

someone so

before.

not afraid of death… but

leaves on

she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

I’m fine.” She says quietly, staring at the grass in

I’m not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re

her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating in

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 I can come back to him. That he’ll always have my back…. He never told me what I should do

voice breaks

tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

shaking

fool.” A voice says

see Rayhan standing

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

arms around her, kissing the top

will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven.

he says quietly as she

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

wrinkling her

was searching the rubble…”

wry smile.

I

to know how

missing persons

before Heaven

between us as she wipes her

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you

making my eyes open.

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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