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

“This all happened

want to admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet,

blame us, it

victim of

selfishness. If we 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

looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m

who have fallen.”

away and I wrap my

and I know it’s easier said than done… but you

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

the Coven?” I ask, my

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

“Guess Heaven could use the witchy training

need to up it considering her powers

the pack. What have

to take his place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step

Red into

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

was thinking earlier that

evil… I did kill my

it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor did you

shaking

was like I felt something weak or brittle break inside of me. It’s weird but there was no

knowing he had to do that

arm a gentle

((

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

in an oversized shirt and I feel like

neck when I realise

Chris’s. 5

as she

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

Liam, who smiles

might also want some hot chocolate,” he

a mug

I say, taking

Heaven moves back,

N

chocolate and Liam

a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before excusing himself.

our drinks silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging

I’m sorry for your loss…”

earlier, but he’s become quieter

this before. I’ve

so

before.

death… but I’m afraid

it leaves on those left

says as she

She’s giving us space.

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

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,

her head, looking into my eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel

me… 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

breaks before

her tears

chocolate. 16

shaking hands,

A voice says from behind

see

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

her,

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

that,” he says quietly

Thank God for that…

you, Uncle.”

her nose. “You smell

rubble…”

wry smile.

I

know how many

persons are accounted

fall silent before Heaven tilts

between us as she

she says as she takes a

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to sell.”

making my eyes

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

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