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.

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

slowly, “This all happened because

between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and

blame us, it would be

became a victim

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

treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to

those who

I wrap my

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

of England. It’s

you’ll move to the Coven?” I

The children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She

could

We do need to up

pack. What have

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

that she put Mama Red into a

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

thinking earlier

I did kill my mate,”

is broken, although I know you two had

frown, shaking

brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was no

hurt knowing he had to do that to not only his brother but

upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

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

oversized shirt and I

in the neck

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps

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

Uncle Liam, who

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

a mug

say, taking it

as Heaven moves back,

N

and Liam

giving her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before

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

sorry for your loss…” I

earlier, but he’s become quieter

never done this

so close to

before.

of death… but

on those

right back,” Raihana says as she

She’s giving us space.

says quietly, staring at

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

and I can see her pain, and

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

breaks before she

tears splashing

chocolate. 16

mug from her shaking hands, not

A voice

to see Rayhan

meaning he just got back now. He’s in

her, kissing the top

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

he says quietly as

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

and wrinkling her nose. “You smell

was searching the rubble…”

wry smile.

many?” I

know

missing persons

before Heaven tilts her

us as she wipes her

says as she takes a tissue

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to sell.”

my

What pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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