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.

in a good place.” She whispers, but I can sense

back slowly, “This all happened

fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I don’t want her to, if

it would

a victim of

they have no hand in, we will

welcome him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked

those who

wrap my

I know it’s easier said than done… but you

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 and I know the workload will keep me

you’ll move to the Coven?” I

me. I can’t

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the witchy training

that’s very true. We do need to up

What have you decided?”

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

heard that she put Mama Red into a deep

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

thinking

I did kill

when a bond is broken, although I know

shaking

like I felt something weak or brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of salvaging… It

that to not only

my upper arm a

((

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

oversized shirt and I feel

punched in the neck

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her arms around

own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a world

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who

the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot

a

say, taking

Heaven

N

Liam

her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before excusing

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

I’m sorry for

earlier, but he’s

done this before.

someone so

before.

afraid of death…

on those

right back,” Raihana says as she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

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

things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let

eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating in it before she turns

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

Her voice breaks before she

tears

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing

A voice says

see Rayhan standing

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

arms around her, kissing the

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

quietly as

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

and wrinkling her

rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

I

know how

missing persons are

before Heaven

she wipes

takes

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you

my eyes

pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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