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.

She whispers,

move back slowly, “This all happened because

admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and

it would

victim of our

something they have no hand in, we will always

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

who

away and I wrap my arms around her again.

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

“I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I know the workload will keep me busy and my

I ask, my heart skipping

need me. I can’t abandon them.”

Heaven could use the witchy training

need to up it considering her powers

What have you

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

she put Mama Red into

much I know, but when Mama Mari

thinking earlier that

did kill my

a bond is broken,

shaking my head

but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was

had to do that to not only

gives my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding

in an oversized shirt

the neck

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her arms around her

control my own pain. I

eyes meet Uncle Liam,

might also want some hot chocolate,” he says

a mug

taking it from

Heaven moves

N

hot chocolate and Liam offers

a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing himself.

steps once more, and I take a seat next to her,

late… but I’m sorry for your loss…” I

had talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed off.

done this before.

someone so close to

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

on

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

She’s giving us space.

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

fucking time, but

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

if my heart is broken or hurting, that he’ll be there. That

Her voice breaks before

head, her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking

A voice says from behind

turn to see

still see the soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits down on the other side of

around her, kissing

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

quietly as she hugs

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She whispers,

and wrinkling her nose. “You smell

was searching the rubble…” He

wry smile.

many?” I ask

to know how

All missing persons are accounted

silent before Heaven tilts her

she

says as she takes a tissue from her pocket and blows

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of you to

my eyes

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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