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 whispers, but I can sense the pain in

back slowly, “This all happened because

fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I don’t want her to, if

us, it would be

victim of

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

will welcome him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid

of those who have fallen.”

turns her head away and I wrap my arms

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

will take my place as the head of the Coven of England.

to the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping a

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

“Guess Heaven could use

We do need to up

the pack. What have you

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 is…

that she put Mama Red into a deep

it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much

was thinking

did kill my mate,”

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

shaking my head

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

hurt knowing he had to do that

a gentle squeeze.

((

of hot chocolate, with

in an oversized shirt and I

neck when I

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her

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

Uncle Liam, who

the Rossi Princesses might also want

out a mug to

say, taking it from

Heaven

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chocolate and Liam

her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing

down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging my arm

late… but I’m sorry for your

but he’s become

done this before. I’ve

losing someone so close

before.

afraid of death… but I’m afraid

it leaves on those

be right back,” Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving the two of

She’s giving us space.

quietly, staring at the grass in

own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry. Do whatever the fuck you want, but let it out.”

see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating

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

breaks before she

her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not

voice says

see Rayhan standing

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

arms around her, kissing the top of her

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

that,” he says quietly as

Thank God for that…

Uncle.”

wrinkling her

searching the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

I

know how

All missing persons are

fall silent before Heaven

as she wipes

she takes a tissue from her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of you

my eyes open.

What pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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