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 sense

all happened

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

victim

for something they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior and a protector. He died

away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his funeral tomorrow with

I wrap my arms

easier said than done… but you

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

you’ll move to the Coven?” I

ease, just a simple spell. The children need me. I can’t abandon them.” She says, “Plus, I don’t think

“Guess Heaven could use

need to up it considering

the pack. What have you decided?” I

head both until 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.

Red into a deep slumber before she ended

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

was evil… I did kill my mate,” I

a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor

shaking my

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

my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

a mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside

like I’ve been punched in the neck when I

Raihana says as she wraps her arms

I can’t begin to imagine a world

Uncle Liam,

also want some hot chocolate,” he says

taking it from

hot chocolate and Liam offers her the

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing

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

know I’m late… but I’m sorry for your loss…” I

earlier, but he’s become quieter and

I’ve never experienced losing someone so close to me

of the impact

back,” Raihana says as she walks inside, leaving

She’s giving us space.

I’m fine.” She says quietly, staring at the grass in front of

from me… I’m not going to force you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it

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

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

from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

A voice says from behind

see Rayhan

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

his arms around her, kissing

not here, then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just like I’ll be

that,” he says quietly

Thank God for that…

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

the rubble…” He replies

I ask

know

missing persons are

silent before Heaven tilts her head, glancing between us as she wipes her tears

she takes a tissue from her pocket and blows

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

not taking pictures of you to sell.” She states, making my eyes open.

What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

chocolate in one go, letting the liquid burn my throat

She makes a lot

late goodnight!” I exclaim as