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

slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis and

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

blame us, it would be

a victim of our

in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha,

she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his funeral tomorrow

of those who have

and I wrap my

queen, and I know it’s easier said than

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

the Coven?” I ask, my

children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says,

“Guess Heaven could use the witchy

true. We do need to up it considering her

pack. What have you decided?”

we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is… I don’t know. I killed Sephora and I

that she put Mama Red into a

it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked

was thinking earlier

evil… I did kill

pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had

frown, shaking

just… it was like I felt something weak or brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between

to do that to

my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate,

in an oversized shirt and

punched in the neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her arms around

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

Uncle Liam, who

also

a mug

say, taking it from

as Heaven moves back,

N

hot chocolate and Liam offers her the

giving her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before

sip our drinks silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging

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

to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter

this before. I’ve

losing someone so close

before.

death… but

leaves on those left

says as she walks inside, leaving the two of us

She’s giving us space.

says quietly, staring at

not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready,

I can see her pain, and for a

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 should do if he is no

breaks before she

head, her tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

shaking hands, not knowing what to

voice says from

to see Rayhan standing

got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he

arms around her, kissing the

then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven.

quietly as she hugs

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She whispers,

back and wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

was searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

many?” I ask

know

missing persons are

silent before

us as she wipes her tears

is a first,” she says as she takes

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to

my eyes

What pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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