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.

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

move back slowly, “This all happened because of

Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me,

blame us, it

became a victim

evil, greed, and selfishness. If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was

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

who

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

a queen, and I know it’s easier said than done… but you are

“I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of

you’ll move to the Coven?” I ask,

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

Heaven could

We do need to

have you decided?” I

head both until Tatum is ready to take his place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is…

Mama Red into a deep slumber

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,

was thinking earlier

I did kill my mate,”

hurt?” she asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is

frown, shaking

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

he had to do that to not only his brother

a gentle squeeze. Things

((

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

shirt and

neck when I

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her arms

own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

thought the Rossi Princesses might also want some

a

I say, taking it from

as Heaven moves

N

chocolate and Liam

giving her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before

down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next

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

talked to Tatum earlier, but

this before. I’ve

losing someone so

before.

death… but I’m afraid

on

as she walks inside, leaving the two

She’s giving us space.

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

heard those 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 you want, but

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

my heart is broken or hurting, that he’ll be there. That I’ll always

breaks before she

tears splashing

chocolate. 16

shaking hands,

A voice says

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

arms around her, kissing the top of

always be here for you, Heaven. Just like I’ll be there for Sienna… I’ll be

says quietly as she hugs

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She whispers,

wrinkling her nose. “You

searching the rubble…” He

wry smile.

I

know

All missing persons are

silent before Heaven

between us as she

she says as she takes a tissue from her pocket and

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to

making my

Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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