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

slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis

was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although

us, it

victim of our

we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always

away. “I

those who

her head away and I wrap my arms around her again. This time it isn’t

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

of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and

you’ll move to the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping a

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

“Guess Heaven could

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

What have you decided?” I

take his place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m

she put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she ended

Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had

was thinking earlier

did kill

she asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken,

shaking my head

It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past

that to not only

upper arm a gentle squeeze.

((

up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with

in an oversized shirt and I feel like

the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps

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

Liam,

thought the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot

a mug

taking it from

as Heaven moves

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hot chocolate and Liam offers

giving her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before excusing himself.

sip our drinks silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next to

late… but I’m sorry for your loss…” I

but he’s become

never done this before. I’ve

losing someone so

before.

afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

it leaves on those left

right back,” Raihana says as she walks

She’s giving us space.

staring at the grass in

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 let it out.” I

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

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 what I should do if

voice breaks

tears

chocolate. 16

her shaking hands, not knowing

A voice says

see Rayhan

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

her, kissing the top of her

be here for you,

says quietly as she hugs

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

back and wrinkling her

the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I

to know how

All missing persons

before Heaven tilts

she

takes a tissue from her pocket and

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of

making my eyes

What pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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