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

all happened because of Aleric,

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

it would be

became a victim

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

treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell.

of those who have

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

are a queen, and I know it’s easier said than

of England. It’s time I do my part

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

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

Heaven could use

true. We do need to up it considering

the pack. What have you decided?”

hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of

heard that she put Mama Red into

it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had told her to drop it, saying it

was thinking earlier

evil… I did kill my

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

frown, shaking

me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of salvaging… It hurt seeing Royce

to do that

a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

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

shirt and

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 to

meet Uncle Liam,

Rossi Princesses might also want some hot

out a

say, taking it

as Heaven moves

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hot chocolate and Liam offers

her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before excusing himself.

our drinks silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and

know I’m late… but I’m sorry for your loss…” I

had talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s

done this before.

someone so close to

before.

not afraid of death… but

on

back,” Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving the two of

She’s giving us space.

quietly, staring at the grass in front of

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

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

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

breaks before she

tears splashing

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands,

voice says

turn to see Rayhan standing

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

wraps his arms around her, kissing the top of her

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

promise you that,” he says quietly as she hugs him

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

wrinkling her

rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I

to know

All missing persons are accounted

fall silent before Heaven

as she wipes

a first,” she says as she takes a tissue from her pocket and

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you

making my eyes

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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