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.

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

happened because of Aleric, Apophis

to admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me,

blame us, it

became a victim

for something they have no hand in, we will

welcome him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his funeral tomorrow with

those who have fallen.”

head away and I wrap my arms around

know it’s easier said than done… but

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 busy and

the Coven?” I ask,

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

nod. “Guess Heaven could

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

have you

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

she put Mama Red into a deep slumber

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

thinking earlier

evil… I did kill my mate,” I

quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two

frown, shaking my head

or brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us

had to do that to not only his brother but

a gentle squeeze. Things

((

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

shirt and

the neck when

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps

away, trying to control my own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a

Liam,

I thought the Rossi Princesses might also

a mug

taking it

as Heaven moves

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hot chocolate and Liam

a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before excusing

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

know I’m late… but I’m sorry for

to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter

this

losing someone so close to

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m

leaves on those left

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

She’s giving us space.

fine.” She says quietly, staring at the grass in front of

happen at their own fucking time,

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

hurts me, 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….

breaks before

her tears

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

A voice

turn to see Rayhan standing

can still see the soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks

around her, kissing the top

that if he’s not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just like I’ll be there for Sienna…

that,” he says quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

back and wrinkling her nose.

the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I

know how

persons are accounted

silent before Heaven

us as she wipes

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of

making my

Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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