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,

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

Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios

us, it would

became a victim of

no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior

she looks away. “I

who

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

know it’s easier said than

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

I ask,

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

could

true. We do need to up it considering

pack. What have you

her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is…

into a deep slumber before she

much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had

thinking earlier that

did kill my

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

frown, shaking

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

knowing he had to do that to not only his brother

a gentle squeeze. Things

((

and look up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding two mugs of steaming

an oversized shirt

punched in the neck

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps

pain. I can’t begin to imagine a

Liam,

Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,”

out a

say, taking

smiles as Heaven moves back,

N

Liam offers her

a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing

on the steps once more,

but I’m sorry for your

but he’s become quieter and closed

never done this before.

so close to

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

leaves on those

be right back,” Raihana says as she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

She says quietly, staring at the grass

their own fucking time, but

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

or hurting, that he’ll be there. That I’ll always have him, and I can come back to him. That

voice breaks before she

head, her tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

her shaking hands, not knowing what

fool.” A voice says

to see Rayhan

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

her, kissing the top

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

quietly

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.”

back and wrinkling her nose.

was searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

I ask

to know

All missing persons are accounted

silent before Heaven

between us as she wipes her tears

says as she takes a tissue from her pocket

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of you to sell.”

making my

pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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