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 I can sense the pain in her

all happened because of Aleric,

but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet,

it

a victim

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

away. “I talked to

who

I wrap my arms around her again. This

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

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 know the workload will keep me busy and my

Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping a

a simple spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon

“Guess Heaven could use the witchy

that’s very true. We do need to up

What have you decided?”

fingers through her hair as we step

Red into a deep slumber

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

was thinking earlier that although

kill my mate,”

asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not

shaking my

I just… it was like I felt 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 the

do that to not only his brother but his

arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

((

mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding

an oversized shirt and I

the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

Raihana says as she wraps her arms around her

I can’t begin

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

might also want some hot chocolate,” he

a mug to

I say, taking

as Heaven

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hot chocolate and Liam

giving her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing

more, and I take a

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

talked to Tatum earlier, but

never done this

losing someone so close to

before.

afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

on those

she walks inside, leaving the two of us

She’s giving us space.

staring at the grass in front of

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 let it out.” I

into my eyes and I can see her pain, and for

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

breaks before

tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

her shaking hands, not knowing what to

voice says from

see

on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits down

his arms around her, kissing the top

not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven.

you that,” he says quietly

Thank God for that…

Uncle.”

wrinkling her nose.

rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

many?” I ask

know how many

persons are

silent before Heaven

as she wipes her

says as she takes a tissue from her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to

making my eyes

Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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