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

all happened because of Aleric,

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

it would

victim of

people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and a protector. He

Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having

of those who

away and I wrap my arms around her again. This

I know it’s easier said than done… but you are a fighter,” I

she looks at me. “I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I

move to the Coven?” I ask, my

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

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the

need to up it considering her

pack. What have you

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

Red into a deep slumber before she ended

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

was thinking earlier that although

did kill my mate,” I

pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor did you want

shaking my

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

hurt knowing he had to do that

a

((

look up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of

in an oversized shirt and I feel like

in the neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

Raihana says as she wraps her arms

own pain. I

meet Uncle Liam, who

thought the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he

a mug

taking it from

Heaven moves back,

N

Liam offers her the

giving her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies

sits down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging

I’m sorry for

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and

done this

losing someone so close to

before.

of death… but I’m afraid of

it leaves on

she

She’s giving us space.

says quietly, staring at the grass in

mostly from me… I’m 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

turns her head, looking into my eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment

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

Her voice breaks before she

her tears

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not knowing

voice

turn to see Rayhan

can still see the soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in

around her, kissing the top of

I will be. I’ll always be here for

says quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

back and wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

the rubble…” He

wry smile.

I ask

know

All missing persons are accounted

silent before

as she

she says as she takes a tissue from her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to

my eyes

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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