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.

he’s in a good place.” She whispers, but I can

“This all happened

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

blame us, it

became a victim of

have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was

and she looks away. “I talked to

who have fallen.”

and I wrap my arms around her again.

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

place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I know the workload will keep me busy and

the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping a

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

Heaven could use the witchy training

We do need to

What have you

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

that she put Mama Red into a deep

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

was thinking earlier

evil… I did kill my mate,”

when a bond is broken, although

shaking my head

inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching

knowing he had to do that to

upper arm a gentle squeeze.

((

there holding a mug of hot chocolate,

an oversized shirt and I

punched in the neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps

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

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who

thought the Rossi Princesses might also

out a mug

taking it

as Heaven moves

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chocolate and Liam

her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before

steps once more,

late… but I’m sorry for your loss…”

but he’s become quieter and

never done this before.

so

before.

death…

on

says as she walks inside, leaving the two of us

She’s giving us space.

fine… I’m fine.” She says quietly, staring at the grass in front

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

I can see her pain, and for a

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….

voice breaks before she

head, her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not knowing

fool.” A voice says

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 side

his arms around her, kissing the top

forgot to tell you that if he’s not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just like

he says quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

and wrinkling her

searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

many?” I ask

to know how many

missing persons

before Heaven tilts

us as she wipes

says as she takes a tissue from her pocket and

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of

my

pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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