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.

he’s in a good place.” She whispers,

slowly, “This all happened because of

it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I don’t want

it would be

became a victim of

they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and a protector. He

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

away and I wrap my arms around

said than done… but you

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

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

with ease, just a simple spell. The children need me. I

nod. “Guess Heaven could

very true. We do need to

have you

Tatum is ready to take his place,” she says, running her fingers through 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 regret

that she put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she

she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had told her to drop it, saying it doesn’t

I was thinking earlier

evil… I did kill my mate,” I

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

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

do that to not only his brother but his

my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

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

oversized shirt and

the neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

she wraps

to control my own pain. I

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

also

out a mug to

taking it

smiles as Heaven moves

N

and Liam offers her the

her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before

the steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging my arm around

know I’m late… but I’m sorry for

had talked to Tatum earlier, but

done this before.

so close to

before.

afraid of death…

on those

be right back,” Raihana says as she

She’s giving us space.

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

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

and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m

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

breaks before

her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

voice

turn to see

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

arms around her, kissing the top

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

he says quietly as she

Thank God for that…

Uncle.”

and wrinkling her nose.

searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

I ask

to know

All missing persons are accounted

fall silent before Heaven tilts

she

she takes a tissue from

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you to sell.”

my eyes

What pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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