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.

sure he’s in a good place.” She

happened

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

us, it

became a victim of

selfishness. If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior

Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his

those who

I wrap my arms around her again. This time it isn’t

said

the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I know the workload will keep

to the Coven?” I ask,

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

Heaven could use the

very true. We do need to up

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… I don’t know. I

Red into a deep slumber before

did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had told her to drop it, saying it

thinking earlier

did kill my mate,” I

it hurt?” she asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor did you

frown, shaking

I 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 us

he had to do that to not only his brother

upper arm a

((

up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate,

shirt and I feel

neck when I

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her arms around her

my own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a world without Dad.

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

Rossi Princesses might also want some hot

out a

say, taking

as Heaven moves back,

N

hot chocolate and Liam offers her

her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing himself.

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

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

but he’s

never done this

so close to

before.

afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

on

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

She’s giving us space.

staring at the

words a lot, mostly from me… I’m not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry. Do whatever the fuck you want, but let it out.” I

into my eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m

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 have my back…. He never told me what I should

voice breaks before she

tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

mug from her shaking hands, not

fool.” A voice says

see

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

around her, kissing the

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

he says quietly

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

back and wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

searching the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

I

know

persons

before

as she

takes a tissue from

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to

making my

Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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