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.

place.” She

slowly, “This all happened because

a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although

it would be

victim

blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and a protector. He died for being

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

who have fallen.”

her head away and I wrap my arms

said

will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I

move to the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping a

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

could use the

We do need to up it considering her powers

have

take his place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of

Mama Red into

it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know,

thinking earlier that

kill

bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor did you

shaking my head

brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was

that to not only his brother but

gives my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

((

mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her

an oversized shirt and I

neck when I

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps

I can’t begin to imagine

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

thought the Rossi Princesses might also want

out a mug

taking

Heaven

N

Liam offers

a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before

silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I

know I’m late… but I’m sorry for your

but he’s become quieter and

this before. I’ve

so close

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m afraid of

it leaves on those

back,” Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving the two of

She’s giving us space.

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

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

and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel

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,

voice breaks

her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

shaking hands, not knowing

fool.” A voice

see Rayhan

and I can still see the soot on him, meaning he just got back now. He’s in a

her, kissing the top

not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here

says quietly as she hugs him

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She

back and wrinkling her nose.

searching the rubble…” He

wry smile.

many?” I

know how

All missing persons

fall silent before Heaven tilts

she wipes her tears

first,” she says as she takes

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to sell.”

my eyes open.

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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