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.

in a good place.” She whispers, but I can

happened because

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

it

a victim

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

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

of those who have

turns her head away and I wrap my

know it’s easier said than done… but

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 know the workload will keep me busy and

you’ll move to the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping a

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

“Guess Heaven could use the witchy training

do need to up it considering her powers

the pack. What have you

place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart.

put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she

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

thinking

did kill

it hurt?” she asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you

frown, shaking my head

weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of salvaging… It hurt seeing Royce

had to do that

a gentle squeeze.

((

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

oversized shirt

neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her arms

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

Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

might also want some hot chocolate,” he says

out a mug

taking it

as Heaven moves

N

chocolate and Liam

her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing himself.

once more, and I

I’m sorry for your loss…” I

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

this

so close to

before.

death… but

it leaves on

says as she walks inside, leaving the two

She’s giving us space.

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

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.

my eyes and I can see her pain,

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

Her voice breaks before she

head, her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

her shaking hands, not knowing what to

voice says

turn to see Rayhan

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

wraps his arms around her, kissing the top of

you that if he’s not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for

promise you that,” he says quietly as she hugs

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.”

wrinkling her

was searching the rubble…”

wry smile.

I

know

All missing persons are accounted

before Heaven tilts

as she

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to sell.”

making my eyes open.

pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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