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.

be… I’m sure he’s in a good place.” She whispers,

all happened because of Aleric, Apophis

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

us, it would be

victim of our

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

Selene will welcome him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his funeral tomorrow with

those who have fallen.”

away and I wrap my arms around her again. This time it

know it’s easier said than done… but

“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

move to the Coven?” I ask, my heart

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

Heaven could use the

do need to up it

have

step apart.

Mama Red into a deep slumber before

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

was thinking earlier that

evil… I did kill my mate,” I

the pain it brings when a bond is broken,

frown, shaking my head

I felt something weak or brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of salvaging… It hurt

to do that to not only his brother but

arm a

((

of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding

shirt

neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her arms around

I can’t

Liam, who smiles

the Rossi Princesses might also want

a mug

say, taking

smiles as Heaven moves

N

and Liam offers her the

her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing himself.

down on the steps once more, and I take a seat

sorry for your

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

never done this

someone so close to

before.

of death… but I’m afraid

it leaves on

she walks inside, leaving

She’s giving us space.

quietly, staring

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

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

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

voice breaks

tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

A voice

turn to see

in a pair of

his arms around her, kissing the top of her

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

he says quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

her

searching the rubble…”

wry smile.

I ask

know how many

missing persons

before

us as she wipes her

says as she takes a tissue from her pocket

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to

my

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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