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 I can sense the pain

slowly, “This all happened because of

it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I don’t want her

us, it would be

a victim of our

selfishness. If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the

well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I

those who have fallen.”

away and I wrap my arms around

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

she looks at me. “I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s

you’ll move to the Coven?” I ask, my

me. I can’t abandon them.”

Heaven could use the witchy training

very true. We do need to up it considering

What have you decided?” I

she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you

put Mama Red into a deep slumber before

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

thinking earlier that

did kill my

is broken, although I know you two had not completed

frown, shaking my head

It’s weird but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of

he had to do that to not only his brother but

arm a gentle squeeze.

((

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

an oversized shirt and

in the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her arms

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

Liam, who

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

out a mug

I say, taking it from

Heaven moves

N

chocolate and Liam offers her

her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before excusing

once more, and I take a seat next to her,

I’m sorry for

had talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s become

done this

losing someone so close to

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

leaves on those left

as she walks inside, leaving the two of

She’s giving us space.

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

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,

eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating in it

if 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

voice breaks before she

tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing

fool.” A voice

see

in a pair of black jeans as he walks over and sits down on the

around her, kissing the top

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

he says quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.”

and wrinkling her nose.

the rubble…”

wry smile.

many?” I

to know how

missing persons

silent before Heaven

between us as she wipes her tears

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you

my eyes open.

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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