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 whispers, but I can sense the pain

slowly, “This all happened

Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and

us, it would be

victim

and selfishness. If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always

him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked

who have fallen.”

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

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

you’ll move to 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

“Guess Heaven could use the witchy

true. We do need to up it considering

pack. What have you decided?”

step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone

Mama Red into

body… well, Delsanra burned it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had

I was thinking earlier that although

kill my mate,” I

is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor

shaking

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

that to not only his brother but his

gives my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate,

an oversized shirt and I

the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

she wraps her arms around her

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

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he

out a mug

taking it from

Heaven moves back,

N

and Liam offers her

a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing himself.

silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next to

but I’m sorry for

earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed

done this before.

so close

before.

death… but I’m

leaves on those

she walks

She’s giving us space.

says quietly, staring at the grass

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

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

that no matter who hurts me, no matter if I’ve messed up, 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

Her voice breaks before she

her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not

voice says from

to see

shirtless, and I can still see the soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he

arms around her, kissing

be here for you, Heaven. Just

that,” he says quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

wrinkling her nose. “You

rubble…”

wry smile.

many?” I

to know how

All missing persons are

fall silent before Heaven tilts

us as she wipes her tears

as she takes

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to sell.”

my eyes

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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