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.

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

move back slowly, “This all happened because

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

it

a victim

because 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

she looks away. “I talked to Uncle.

of those who

and I wrap my arms around her again.

easier said than done… but you are a

“I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part

you’ll move to the Coven?” I ask, my

need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus, I don’t think I can

“Guess Heaven could use the witchy training

We do need to up it considering her powers

What have you decided?”

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…

into a deep slumber

dark, that much I

I was thinking

I did kill my mate,” I

brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the

frown, shaking my

brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain…

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

a gentle squeeze.

((

holding a mug of hot chocolate,

shirt

punched in the neck

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her arms around

I can’t

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he says

a mug to

I say, taking it from

Heaven

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hot chocolate and Liam offers her the

her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing himself.

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

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

had talked to Tatum earlier, but

this

losing someone so

before.

afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

leaves on

says as she walks inside, leaving the

She’s giving us space.

staring at the grass in front

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

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

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

voice breaks before she

her tears

chocolate. 16

shaking hands,

voice says

to see Rayhan standing

the soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair

arms around her, kissing the top

you that if he’s not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just like I’ll be there for Sienna… I’ll

quietly as she hugs him

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She whispers,

wrinkling her nose.

searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

many?” I

know

missing persons

before Heaven tilts her

between us as she wipes

she takes a tissue from

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you

my eyes

me? What pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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