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.

a good place.” She whispers, but I can sense the

happened

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

blame us, it would be

became a victim

they have no hand in, we will always be the

she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to

of those who have fallen.”

wrap my arms around her again. This time it

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

I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my

to the Coven?” I ask, my

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

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the witchy training

true. We do need to up it

have you decided?”

running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud

heard that she put Mama Red into a deep slumber before

that much I know, but when Mama

thinking earlier that

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

shaking my head

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

gives my upper arm a gentle squeeze.

((

Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her

in an oversized shirt and

punched in the neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

she wraps her arms around

look away, trying to control my own pain. I

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

might also want some

out a mug

say, taking it

smiles as Heaven moves

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chocolate and Liam offers her

a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies

more, and I take a seat next to

sorry for your loss…” I

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed

done this before.

losing someone so

before.

death… but

on those left

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

She’s giving us space.

says quietly, staring

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

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

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

Her voice breaks

her tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking

fool.” A voice says

see Rayhan standing

He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks

around her, kissing the top of

if he’s not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just like I’ll be there for Sienna… I’ll be there for

promise you that,” he says quietly as she hugs

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I

know how many

persons are

before Heaven tilts her

between us as she

first,” she says as she takes a tissue from her pocket and

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to sell.”

my eyes open.

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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