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.

in a good place.” She whispers, but I can sense the pain

happened

between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I don’t want her to,

victim

it happened because of evil, greed, and 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

treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him

I wrap my arms around her again. This time

queen, and I know it’s easier said

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

the Coven?” I ask, my

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

Heaven could use the

true. We do need to up it considering her

pack. What have you decided?”

we step apart. “I’m proud

put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she

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

was thinking earlier that although he was evil… I did kill my mate,” I

brings when a bond is broken, although I

shaking my

was between us was already

upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will get

of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam

like I’ve been punched in the neck when I

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps her

my own pain. I can’t begin to

Liam,

hot chocolate,” he

taking it

back, sipping her hot chocolate and Liam offers her the other mug,

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” 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 my

know I’m late… but I’m sorry for your

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

I’ve never experienced losing someone so close to

not afraid of death… but I’m afraid of the impact it

as she walks inside, leaving

She’s giving us space.

quietly, staring at the

force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout,

I can see her pain, and for a moment I

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 lowers her head, her tears splashing into her hot.

mug from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

voice says from

to see Rayhan standing

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

arms around her, kissing the top of

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

quietly as she hugs him back

Thank God for that…

She whispers, before moving back and

He replies with a

many?” I

know how

persons

her head, glancing between us as

as she takes a tissue

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to sell.” She states, making

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

chocolate in one go,

of you. She makes a lot of money.” Heaven

exclaim as Rayhan