The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse

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.

I’m sure he’s in a good place.” She whispers, but I can

move back slowly, “This all happened because of Aleric, Apophis

and Royce, and although I don’t want her to, if she did blame us, it would be

became a victim of our

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

“I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are

wrap my arms around her again. This

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

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

the Coven?” I ask, my

spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon them.”

Heaven could

that’s very true. We do need to up it considering

the pack. What have you decided?”

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

Mama Red into a deep slumber before she

for Sephora’s body… well, Delsanra burned it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked

although he was evil… I did kill my

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

frown, shaking

felt something weak or brittle break inside 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 seeing Royce like that though, hurt knowing he had to do that

my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

hear footsteps and look up to see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam

in an oversized shirt and I feel like I’ve been punched in the neck when I realise it’s

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her

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

Liam, who

the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he says lightly, holding out a

taking it from

Liam offers

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing

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

but I’m sorry for your loss…”

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

done this before. I’ve never experienced losing someone so

of death… but I’m afraid of the

she walks inside, leaving the two of us

She’s giving us space.

quietly, staring at

their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry. Do whatever the

into my eyes and I can see her pain, and

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 I should do if he is no longer around…” Her voice breaks before she

take the mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what

A voice

turn to see Rayhan standing

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

her,

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

that,” he says quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

Uncle.” She whispers, before moving back and wrinkling her nose. “You

He replies with

many?” I

know

persons

head, glancing between us as she

says as she takes a tissue from her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to sell.” She states, making my eyes

pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

one go, letting the liquid burn my throat and jump

you. She makes a lot of money.” Heaven says, now smiling in

goodnight!” I exclaim as