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.

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

all happened

fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me,

us, it would be

victim

hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and a protector. He died for being a good

she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having

of those who have

turns her head away and I wrap my arms around her

I know it’s easier said than done… but you are

nods as she looks 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

move to the Coven?” I ask, my

simple spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus, I don’t think I can survive.

could use the

need to

pack. What have you

says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is… I

put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she

was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad

thinking earlier that although

evil… I did kill

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

shaking my

there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the point of salvaging…

he had to do that to not only his brother but

my upper arm a

((

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

shirt and I

punched in the neck when I

Chris’s. 5

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her arms

look away, trying to control my own pain. I can’t

meet Uncle Liam,

thought the Rossi Princesses might also want

out a mug to

taking

smiles as Heaven moves back,

N

Liam offers her

her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing himself.

more,

know I’m late… but I’m sorry

talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter

never done this before. I’ve

losing someone so

before.

death… but

on

right back,” Raihana says as she walks

She’s giving us space.

quietly, staring at the grass in front of

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.”

and I can see her pain, and

hurting, that he’ll be there. That I’ll always have him, and I

voice breaks before

tears splashing

chocolate. 16

the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing

voice

see

meaning he just got back now. He’s in a pair of black jeans as he

her, kissing the top

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

that,” he says quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

her nose. “You

searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

I

to know how

persons

silent before Heaven

she wipes her tears

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of

my eyes

What pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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