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 whispers, but I

slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric,

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

it would

a victim of our

of evil, greed, 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 protector. He died for being a good

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

who have fallen.”

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

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

the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do

the Coven?” I

need me. I can’t abandon them.” She

“Guess Heaven could use the witchy

true. We do need to up it considering

the pack. What have you decided?”

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

Red into a

body… well, Delsanra burned it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know,

I was thinking earlier that

I did kill my mate,” I

when a bond is broken,

shaking my head

brittle break inside of 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 like

to do that to not only his brother but

upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

((

look up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot

oversized shirt and I

neck

Chris’s. 5

she wraps her arms around her

I can’t begin to

Uncle Liam, who

Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,”

out a

I say, taking

as Heaven moves back,

N

chocolate and Liam offers

a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before

as Heaven sits down on 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 your

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

done this

losing someone so close to

before.

not afraid of death…

on

back,” Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving

She’s giving us space.

says quietly, staring at

to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when

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

matter who 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…. He never told me

breaks

tears

chocolate. 16

the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing

A voice

turn to see Rayhan standing

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

around her, kissing the top

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

he says quietly

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

her nose. “You smell of

the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

I ask

know how many

missing persons are accounted

fall silent before Heaven tilts

us as she wipes

a first,” she says as she takes a tissue from

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to

my

What pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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