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.

place.” She whispers, but

all happened

want to admit it, but this was a fight between Apophis, Aleric, Bastet, Me, Helios and Royce, and although I don’t

a victim of our

we will

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

I wrap my arms around

easier said than done… but you

the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do

move to the Coven?” I ask, my heart

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

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the witchy training

need

What have you decided?”

is ready to take his place,” she says, running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud

put Mama Red into a deep slumber before

that much I know, but when Mama Mari had asked her, Dad had told

he was evil… I did kill my mate,” I

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

shaking

but there was no gut-wrenching pain… Whatever was between us was already past the

upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

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

I’ve been punched in the neck when

says as she wraps her

control my own pain. I can’t

Liam,

might also want some hot chocolate,” he says lightly, holding

I say, taking

moves back, sipping her hot chocolate and Liam offers

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

He replies before excusing himself.

the steps once more, and I take a seat next to

know I’m late… but I’m sorry

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter and

this before. I’ve never experienced losing someone so close to

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

Raihana says as she

She’s giving us space.

I’m fine.” She says quietly, staring

a lot, mostly 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 out. Scream, shout, cry. Do

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

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

the mug from her shaking hands,

fool.” A voice

see

just got back now. He’s in a pair of

her, kissing the top of

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

says quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

back and wrinkling her

rubble…” He replies with

I ask

know how many

All missing persons

head, glancing between us as she wipes her tears

she says as she takes a tissue from

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

pictures of you to sell.” She

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

chocolate in one go, letting the liquid

at the academy of you. She makes a

I exclaim as

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