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.

a good place.” She whispers,

back slowly, “This all happened because of

a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me,

it would be

became a victim of

no hand in, we will always

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

who

head away and I wrap my arms around

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

nods as she looks at me. “I am. I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I know the workload will keep me busy and

to the Coven?” I ask, my

need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus,

could use the witchy

do need

have you decided?”

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 don’t know. I killed Sephora and I

heard that she put Mama Red into

dark, that much I know, but when

was thinking earlier

kill

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

shaking my head

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

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

arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

((

and look up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding two mugs of steaming hot

in an oversized shirt and I feel like

neck

Chris’s. 5

says as she wraps her arms around her

away, trying to control my own pain. I can’t begin to imagine a

meet Uncle Liam, who

the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,”

out a

say, taking it

Heaven

N

hot chocolate and Liam

her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before

once more, and I take

I’m sorry for your loss…” I say

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

never done this before.

losing someone so

before.

not afraid of death… but I’m

leaves on those left

she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

She says quietly, staring at

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

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

that 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

breaks before she

head, her tears splashing into her

chocolate. 16

from her shaking hands,

fool.” A voice says from behind

turn to see

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

his arms around her, kissing the top

forgot to tell you 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 Sienna…

he says quietly as

Thank God for that…

Uncle.”

her nose. “You smell of

searching the rubble…”

wry smile.

many?” I

know how many

All missing persons are

before

as she wipes her

says as she takes a tissue from her pocket

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

taking pictures of

making my eyes

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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