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.

he’s in a good place.” She whispers, but I can sense the pain

slowly, “This all happened because

fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce,

it

became a victim of our

will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior

“I talked to Uncle.

who have fallen.”

her head away and I wrap my

easier said than done… but you are a fighter,” I say

am. 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

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

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

could use the witchy training

do need to up it considering her

have you

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

heard that she put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she ended

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

was thinking earlier that

evil… I did kill my mate,”

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

shaking my

inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past

had to do that to not only his

my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

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

in an oversized shirt and I feel like

punched in the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

she wraps her arms around

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

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he

out a

I say, taking

Heaven moves

N

Liam offers her the

her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before

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

late… but I’m sorry for your

earlier, but he’s

never done this

losing someone so close to

before.

of death… but

it leaves on

be right back,” Raihana says as she walks

She’s giving us space.

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

words a lot, mostly 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

my eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel

me, no 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 if he is no

Her voice breaks before she

head, her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

voice

to see Rayhan standing

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 other side

her, kissing the top of

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

says quietly as she hugs him

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

her

the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

I ask

know how

persons are accounted

silent before Heaven tilts her

between us as she wipes her tears

says as she takes a tissue from her pocket

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to sell.”

making my eyes open.

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255