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 whispers, but I can sense

“This all happened because of Aleric,

a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios

it would

became a victim of our

have no hand in, we will always be

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

those who

head away and I wrap my arms around

easier said than done… but

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

you’ll move to the Coven?” I ask, my

me. I can’t abandon

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the witchy training

true. We do need to up

pack. What have you decided?” I

her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m

put Mama Red into a

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

was thinking earlier that

evil… I did kill my mate,” I

hurt?” she asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is

shaking my

was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between

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

arm a gentle squeeze. Things

((

holding a mug of

in an oversized shirt and I feel

punched in the neck

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her arms

my own pain. I can’t begin

eyes meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

might also

out a mug

say, taking it

Heaven moves back,

N

chocolate and Liam offers

her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing himself.

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

sorry for your

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

done this

someone so close to

before.

of death… but I’m afraid of

leaves on

Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving the two of us

She’s giving us space.

fine.” She says quietly, staring

not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but

see her pain,

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

voice breaks before

head, her tears splashing

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

A voice says from

to see Rayhan

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

wraps his arms around her, kissing

he’s not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for you,

quietly as she hugs him

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She whispers,

wrinkling her nose.

the rubble…” He replies with

wry smile.

I

know

All missing persons are accounted

silent before Heaven tilts

us as she wipes her tears

as she takes a tissue from her pocket and blows

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

of you to sell.”

making my

Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

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