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.

good place.” She whispers, but I can sense the pain in

happened

Aleric, Bastet, Me,

it would

victim of

something they have no hand in, we will

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

of those who

wrap my

are a queen, and I know it’s easier said than done… but you

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

the Coven?” I ask,

I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus, I don’t think I can survive.

could use the witchy training

We do need to up it considering her

have you

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 don’t know. I killed Sephora and I

into a deep

was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had told her to drop it, saying it

was thinking earlier that although

kill my

know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not

frown, shaking my

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

that to not only

arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

((

standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding

in an oversized shirt and I feel like

neck

Chris’s. 5

Raihana says as she wraps her arms around her

control my own pain. I

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

thought the Rossi Princesses might also want

a

say, taking it from

as Heaven moves back,

N

and Liam offers her the

a warm smile.

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing

the steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging my

sorry for

talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and

this

losing someone so close to

before.

afraid of death… but

on those

as she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

She says quietly, staring at

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

and I can see her pain, and

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

Her voice breaks

head, her tears splashing into

chocolate. 16

shaking hands, not knowing

A voice says from behind

turn to see Rayhan

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

wraps his arms around her, kissing the top of her

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

that,” he says quietly

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.” She whispers,

and wrinkling her

searching the rubble…” He

wry smile.

many?” I

to know

persons are

before Heaven

between us as she wipes

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

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of

my eyes open.

Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

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