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.

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

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

a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although

blame us, it would be

a victim

hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior

him and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him

who have fallen.”

I wrap my arms around her again. This time

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

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

you’ll move to the Coven?” I ask, my

spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon them.”

could use the witchy training

need to up it considering her powers

have

step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing

Red into a deep slumber

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 her to drop it, saying it doesn’t

I was thinking earlier

evil… I did kill

is broken, although I know

frown, shaking my

felt something weak or brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching

knowing he had to do that to not only his brother but his

upper arm a gentle

((

a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle

shirt

neck

Chris’s. 5

she wraps her arms around her

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

Liam,

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

out a

taking it from

Heaven moves back,

N

hot chocolate and Liam offers

a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies

more, and

but I’m sorry for your loss…” I say

earlier, but he’s become quieter

never done this before. I’ve

losing someone so close to

before.

afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

leaves on those left

back,” Raihana says as she

She’s giving us space.

staring at the grass in

heard those words a lot, 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 want, but let it out.”

see her pain, and

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,

voice breaks before she

her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what

A voice says

to see Rayhan standing

soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans

around her, kissing the top of her

not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here

quietly as she

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

wrinkling her

searching the rubble…” He

wry smile.

many?” I

know how

missing persons are

fall silent before Heaven

she

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you to sell.”

my eyes open.

Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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