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

happened because of Aleric, Apophis

want to admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric,

blame us, it would be

became a victim of

happened because of evil, greed, and selfishness. If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the

Selene 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

and I wrap my arms around her again. This

I know it’s easier said than done…

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

to the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping

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

Heaven could use the witchy

true. We do need to up it

What have you decided?” I

place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I

Mama Red into

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

evil… I did kill

it hurt?” she asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not

frown, shaking my head

there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever

do that to not only his

gives my upper arm a

((

there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle

an oversized shirt and

neck when

Chris’s. 5

she wraps her arms around

pain. I can’t begin to imagine a

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot

out a

say, taking it

as Heaven

N

and Liam

her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing himself.

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

but I’m sorry for your loss…” I say

earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed off.

this before. I’ve

losing someone so close

before.

death… but

leaves on those

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

She’s giving us space.

staring at the grass in front of

words a lot, mostly from me… I’m not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time,

and I can see her pain, and for a moment I

said to me… that no 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

Her voice breaks

tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

her shaking hands,

fool.” A voice says from

see

now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over

wraps his arms around her, kissing the top of

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

says quietly as she hugs him

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

and wrinkling her nose. “You

the rubble…”

wry smile.

many?” I

know how

missing persons are

fall silent before Heaven tilts

between us as she

says as she takes a tissue from her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you to sell.”

my eyes open.

Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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