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.

be… I’m sure he’s in a good place.” She whispers,

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

us, it would be

victim of our

they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My

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

who have

I wrap my arms around her again. This time

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

at me. “I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part

to the Coven?” I

simple spell. The children need me. I can’t

Heaven could use the witchy training

do need to

What have you decided?” I

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 killed Sephora and

she put Mama Red into

could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked

I was thinking

did kill my mate,” I

“I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two

frown, shaking my

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

that to not only his brother

my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

look up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot

oversized shirt and

neck when I

Chris’s. 5

as she wraps her arms around

my own pain. I can’t begin

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

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

out a mug

taking it

Heaven

N

hot chocolate and Liam offers her

giving her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before

more,

sorry for your loss…” I say

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter

done this

losing someone so close to

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

leaves on

be right back,” Raihana says as she

She’s giving us space.

She says quietly, staring

words a lot, mostly from me… I’m not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when

turns her head, looking into my eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m

no matter who hurts me, no matter 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 always have my back…. He never told me what I should do if he is no

breaks before

tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what

voice

turn to see

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

arms around her, kissing the top of

will be. I’ll always be here for

he says quietly as

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

wrinkling her nose. “You smell

searching the rubble…” He replies

wry smile.

many?” I

know how

persons are accounted

silent before Heaven tilts her

as she

takes a

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to sell.”

my eyes open.

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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