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

“This all happened

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

blame us, it would be

a victim

because of evil, greed, and selfishness. If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always

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

those who have fallen.”

and I wrap my arms around her again. This time it isn’t

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

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

to the Coven?” I ask, my heart

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

could use the

true. We do need to

What have

head both until Tatum is ready to take his place,” she 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

well, Delsanra burned it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama

thinking earlier that

kill my

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

shaking my

but there was no gut-wrenching

he had to do that to not only his brother but his

upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will get

((

to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with

an oversized shirt and I

neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps

away, trying to control my own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a world without

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

might also want some hot chocolate,” he says

out a mug

say, taking it from

Heaven moves back,

N

chocolate and Liam offers

her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing

as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging my arm around

I’m sorry for your loss…”

but he’s

done this before.

losing someone so close

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m afraid

leaves on those left

right back,” Raihana says as she

She’s giving us space.

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

these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it

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

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

Her voice breaks

tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

her shaking hands, not

A voice says from behind

turn to see

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

around her, kissing

will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just like I’ll be there for Sienna… I’ll be

he says quietly as she

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She

back and wrinkling her nose. “You smell of

rubble…” He

wry smile.

I ask

to know how many

missing persons are accounted

before Heaven

as she wipes her tears

says as she takes a tissue from her pocket and blows

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to sell.”

making my eyes

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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