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

move back 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 don’t want her to, if

us, it

victim

we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always

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

who

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

easier said than done… but you are a fighter,” I say

my place as the head of the Coven of

move to the Coven?” I ask,

me. I can’t abandon them.” She says,

“Guess Heaven could use the witchy

true. We do need to

have you decided?” I

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 don’t know. I

put Mama Red into a

much

I was thinking earlier

evil… I did kill

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

frown, shaking

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

do that to not

my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

((

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

in an oversized shirt and I feel

the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her arms around her

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

eyes meet Uncle Liam,

also want some hot

out a

I say, taking

as Heaven moves back,

N

hot chocolate and Liam offers her

giving her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before

on the steps once more, and I take a seat next

I’m sorry for your

earlier, but he’s become quieter and

this

someone so close to

before.

afraid of death… but

leaves on

as she walks inside, leaving

She’s giving us space.

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

time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry. Do whatever the fuck you

looking into my eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating in it before she turns

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

tears splashing

chocolate. 16

shaking hands,

fool.” A voice says from

turn to see Rayhan standing

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

arms around her,

you that 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 for

says quietly

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

was searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

I

to know how

persons are

silent before Heaven

us as she

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of you to

my eyes open.

pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

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