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.

be… I’m sure he’s in a good place.” She whispers, but I can

back slowly, “This all happened because

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

us, it would be

victim of

and selfishness. If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and a

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

who

her head away and I wrap my arms around her again.

easier said than done…

“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

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

teleport with ease, just a simple spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus, I don’t think I can

could use the witchy

that’s very true. We do need to up it considering her powers

the pack. What have

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

put Mama Red into a deep

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 drop it, saying it doesn’t

thinking

did kill my mate,”

asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken,

shaking

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

knowing he had to do that

gives my upper arm a gentle squeeze.

((

of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her

shirt and I feel

in the neck

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her arms around her

away, trying to control my own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a world without Dad.

Liam, who

thought the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he

a

taking it from

smiles as Heaven moves back,

N

and Liam offers her

a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies

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

sorry

talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and

this before. I’ve

someone so close to

before.

afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

it leaves on

back,” Raihana says as she

She’s giving us space.

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

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

pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating in it before

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

voice breaks before she

tears

chocolate. 16

mug from her shaking

A voice says

turn to see

can still see the soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in

arms around her,

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

he says quietly

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She whispers,

and wrinkling her nose.

was searching the rubble…”

wry smile.

many?” I

know how many

missing persons are

fall silent before Heaven

she wipes her

takes

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you to sell.”

my

Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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