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.

good place.” She whispers, but I can

happened

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

us, it would

victim of our

and selfishness. If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an

“I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell.

who

my

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

the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I know the workload will keep me busy and my mind

Coven?” I ask,

need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus, I don’t think

Heaven could use the witchy

We do need

pack. What have you decided?”

hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of

put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she

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 her to drop it, saying it doesn’t

thinking earlier that although

did kill my

brings when a bond is broken, although

frown, shaking

me. It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already

to do that to not only his

gives my upper arm a gentle squeeze.

((

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

in an oversized shirt

the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her arms

I can’t begin to imagine a world

meet Uncle Liam, who

I thought the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot

a

I say, taking it

smiles as Heaven moves

N

hot chocolate and Liam offers

giving her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies

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

know I’m late… but I’m sorry for your loss…” I say

to Tatum earlier, but

never done this

losing someone so close

before.

death… but I’m

leaves on those

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

She’s giving us space.

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

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

my eyes and I can see her pain,

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

Her voice breaks before she

head, her tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

take the mug from her shaking hands, not

A voice

to see Rayhan standing

can still see 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 on

wraps his arms around her, kissing the top of her

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

quietly

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

and wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

I

know how

All missing persons are accounted

fall silent before Heaven

between us as she wipes

takes a tissue

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of

my

pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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