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 pain

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

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

it would

became a victim

in, we will

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

of those who have fallen.”

turns her head away and I wrap my arms around

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

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

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 survive. around

nod. “Guess Heaven could

very true. We do need

have

says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is… I don’t know. I

that she put Mama Red into a deep slumber before

anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her,

thinking earlier

kill my mate,” I

bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond

shaking my head

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 like

he had to do that

upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

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

in an oversized shirt and I feel

neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

as she

to control my own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a

Liam, who smiles gently

Rossi Princesses might also want

a

taking

Heaven moves back,

N

and Liam offers her

her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies

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

sorry for your

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

this before. I’ve

someone so close

before.

not afraid of death… but

it leaves on those left

Raihana says as she walks

She’s giving us space.

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

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 want, but

looking into my eyes and I can see her pain, and for

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

voice breaks

her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing

A voice

turn to see Rayhan

on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits down on the other

arms around her, kissing the top of her

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

that,” he says quietly

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.”

and wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

was searching the rubble…”

wry smile.

many?” I ask

to know how many

All missing persons are accounted

before Heaven

between us as she wipes her

as she takes a tissue from her pocket

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to sell.”

making my eyes open.

Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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