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.

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

back slowly, “This all happened

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

a victim

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

voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready

turns her head away and I wrap my arms around her again.

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

I will take my place as the head of the Coven of England. It’s time I do my part and I know the workload will keep me

the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping a

can teleport with ease, just a simple spell. The children need me. I

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the

do need to up it considering

have

will 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. I

Mama Red into a deep slumber before she ended

burned it before anyone could see it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I

was evil… I

hurt?” she asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not

frown, shaking my

I just… it was like I 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

arm a gentle squeeze. Things will

mug of hot chocolate, with Uncle Liam beside her holding two mugs

I feel like I’ve been

Raihana says as she wraps her arms around her

own pain. I can’t begin to imagine

Liam,

want some hot chocolate,” he says

taking it from

chocolate and Liam offers her the other mug, giving her a

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing himself.

sip our drinks silently as Heaven sits down on the steps once more, and I

I’m late… but I’m sorry for

Tatum earlier, but he’s become quieter

experienced losing someone so

of the impact it leaves on

she

She’s giving us space.

quietly, staring

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

eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating in it

that no matter who hurts me, no matter if I’ve messed 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

mug from her shaking hands, not knowing

A voice says

to see Rayhan standing

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

arms around her, kissing the top of

then I will be. I’ll always be here for you, Heaven. Just like I’ll be there for Sienna… I’ll be there

that,” he says quietly

Thank God for that…

moving back and wrinkling her

searching the rubble…” He replies with a

many?” I ask

know how many

missing persons are

before Heaven tilts her head, glancing

she takes a tissue from her pocket

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

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

Rayhan asks, cocking a

Oh SHIT. 3

in one go, letting

at the academy of you. She makes a lot

late goodnight!” I exclaim as Rayhan narrows his