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.

be… I’m sure he’s in a good place.” She whispers, but I can sense the

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

want to admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and

it

a victim of our

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

she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his

who have fallen.”

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

a queen, and I know it’s easier said

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

Coven?” I ask, my

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

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the

need to up

What have you

ready to take his place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is… I

Red into a

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

it brings when a bond is broken, although I know

frown, shaking my head

like I felt something weak or 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 hurt seeing Royce

to do that

my upper arm a gentle squeeze.

((

mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle

in an oversized shirt and I feel

neck

Chris’s. 5

she wraps her arms around her

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

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he says

out a mug

I say, taking

Heaven moves

N

Liam offers her

giving her a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing

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

late… but I’m sorry for your loss…”

had talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and closed off.

never done this before. I’ve

so close

before.

of death…

it leaves on those left

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

She’s giving us space.

says quietly, staring at the

these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry. Do whatever the fuck you want, but let it out.” I

my eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment

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 if he

voice breaks

head, her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

her shaking hands,

A voice says from

turn to see

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

wraps his arms around her, kissing

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

you that,” he says quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

wrinkling her nose. “You

the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

many?” I

to know how

missing persons are

silent before Heaven tilts

as she

she takes

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to sell.”

making my

pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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