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.

She whispers, but I can

slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis

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

it would be

a victim

for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My

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

who have fallen.”

turns her head away and I wrap my arms around her again. This time it

know it’s easier said than done… but you

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

move to the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping

simple spell. The children need me. I

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the witchy training

need to up it

the pack. What have you

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

heard that she put Mama Red into a deep

for Sephora’s body… well, Delsanra burned it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had told

was thinking earlier that

kill my mate,”

the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond

frown, shaking my

inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was

knowing he had to do that to not only his

a gentle squeeze.

((

mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding two mugs of steaming

oversized shirt and

neck when

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her

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

Liam,

I thought the Rossi Princesses might also

a mug

I say, taking

smiles as Heaven moves back,

N

and Liam offers

a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before excusing himself.

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

know I’m late… but I’m sorry for your loss…” I

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and

this before.

so close to

before.

not afraid of death…

it leaves on those

says as she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

fine… I’m fine.” She says quietly, staring at

own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout,

pain, and for a moment I

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

voice breaks

tears splashing

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

voice says

to see Rayhan

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

arms around her, kissing the top of her

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

says quietly as she

Thank God for that…

Uncle.”

back and wrinkling her nose.

was searching the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

I ask

know how many

missing persons

fall silent before Heaven tilts

us as she

first,” she says as she takes a

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of you to

my eyes open.

Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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