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

all happened because of Aleric, Apophis and

was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I don’t want

blame us, it would

victim of our

something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an

him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his funeral tomorrow with

of those who have

away and I wrap my arms around

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

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

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

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

could use

true. We do need to up it considering her powers

pack. What have you decided?” I

says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is… I

into a deep

for Sephora’s body… well, 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 had told

I was thinking earlier that although

did kill

it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor did you

shaking my

of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of

knowing he had to do that to not

arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

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

shirt and I

in the neck

Chris’s. 5

she wraps her arms around her

pain. I can’t begin to imagine a world without

Liam,

thought the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot

a mug

say, taking it

Heaven moves

N

Liam

giving her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing himself.

sits down on the steps once more, and I take a

late… but I’m sorry for your loss…”

to Tatum earlier, but he’s

never done this

someone so close

before.

not afraid of death…

leaves on

as she walks inside, leaving

She’s giving us space.

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

from me… I’m not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re

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

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

breaks

tears splashing

chocolate. 16

the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

fool.” A voice says from behind

see Rayhan

He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits down on the other

her, kissing the top of

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

promise you that,” he says quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

back and wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

the rubble…” He

wry smile.

many?” I ask

to know how many

missing persons are

silent before Heaven tilts her

as she

as she takes a tissue from her pocket

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to sell.”

my eyes open.

pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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