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.

good place.” She whispers, but I can sense the

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

Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and

blame us, it would be

a victim

people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and a protector. He

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

of those who have

her head away and I wrap my arms around

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

head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I know the

Coven?” I ask,

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

could use the

that’s very true. We do need

the pack. What have you decided?”

ready to take his place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step

put Mama Red into a deep slumber

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 her to drop it, saying

was thinking earlier that

kill my mate,” I

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

shaking my head

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

hurt knowing he had to do that to not only

my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

and look up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot

in an oversized shirt and I

punched in the neck

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her

to control my own pain. I can’t begin

meet Uncle Liam, who

thought the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he says

out a

say, taking it

smiles as Heaven moves

N

and Liam offers her

her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies

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

late… but I’m sorry for your

talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s become

this before.

losing someone so close

before.

of death… but I’m afraid of

leaves on

Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving the two

She’s giving us space.

fine.” She says quietly, staring at

at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let

pain, and for a

That I’ll always have

Her voice breaks

her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

fool.” A voice

to see Rayhan

can 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

arms around her, kissing the

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

he says quietly as

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

back and wrinkling her nose. “You

was searching the rubble…” He

wry smile.

I

to know

persons

before Heaven tilts

between us as she wipes

as she takes a tissue from her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you

my eyes open.

Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255