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.

She whispers, but

happened because of Aleric, Apophis and

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

us, it would

victim

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

“I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him

those who

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

I know it’s easier said than done… but you are a fighter,” I

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

I ask,

teleport with ease, just a simple spell. The children need me. I can’t

Heaven could use the

very true. We do need to up it

What have

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

Red into a

could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari

was thinking earlier

I did kill my mate,” I

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

frown, shaking my head

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

he had to do that

a

((

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

shirt

the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

Raihana says as she wraps her

to control my own pain. I

Liam,

the Rossi Princesses might also want some

out a mug to

taking it from

as Heaven

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hot chocolate and Liam offers

a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before

once more, and I

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

earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed off.

never done this before. I’ve

losing someone so

before.

of death… but I’m afraid

leaves on those left

as she walks inside, leaving

She’s giving us space.

staring at the

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

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

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

Her voice breaks before she

tears

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

voice says

turn to see Rayhan standing

I 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 sits down on the other

wraps his arms around her, kissing the top of her

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

quietly as

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

back and wrinkling her

the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

I

know

missing persons are

fall silent before Heaven

she wipes

she takes a tissue

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of you

making my

me? What pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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