The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse

Chapter 160

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.

sure he’s in a good place.” She whispers, but I can sense the pain in her

happened because

and Royce,

victim of

hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and a protector. He

welcome him and treat 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 tomorrow with the

head away and I wrap my arms around

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

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

I

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

Heaven could use

that’s very true. We do need to up it

What have you decided?” I

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

heard that she put Mama Red into a deep

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

was evil… I did

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

shaking

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

upper arm a gentle

see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside

I’ve been punched in the neck when I realise it’s

Raihana says as she wraps her arms around

my own pain. I

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles

want some hot chocolate,” he says lightly, holding out a

say, taking it

chocolate and Liam offers

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies

steps once more, and I take a seat next

I’m late… but I’m sorry for your

had talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s

never experienced losing someone so close to me

of death… but I’m afraid of the impact it leaves

Raihana says as she walks inside,

She’s giving us space.

She says quietly, staring

time, but when you’re ready, let

pain,

That I’ll always have him, and I can come back to

mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what

fool.” A voice says from

to see Rayhan

He’s in a pair of black jeans as he walks over

her, kissing

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

you that,” he says quietly as she hugs him

Thank God for that…

whispers, before moving back and wrinkling her nose.

He replies with a

I ask

know

persons are

silent before Heaven tilts her head, glancing between

takes a tissue from her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

sell.” She states, making my eyes open.

pictures?” Rayhan asks,

Oh SHIT. 3

my hot chocolate in one go, letting

you. She makes a lot

exclaim as Rayhan narrows his

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