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

happened because of Aleric,

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 did

became a victim of our

If we blame people for something they have no hand in, we will always be

she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid

wrap my arms around her again. This time it isn’t

know it’s easier said than done… but you are a fighter,”

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

the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping a

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

“Guess Heaven could use the witchy training

do need to up it considering her powers

have you

hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I know killing someone is… I don’t know. I killed Sephora and I don’t

into a deep slumber

did was dark, that much I know, but when Mama

thinking earlier that although he was evil…

know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor did you want

frown, shaking my head

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 Royce like that though, hurt knowing he had to do that

upper arm a gentle squeeze.

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

I feel like I’ve been punched in the neck when

says as she wraps her arms around

away, trying to control my own pain. I can’t begin to imagine

Uncle Liam,

hot

taking it

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

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

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steps once more, and I take a seat next to her, slinging my arm around

late… but I’m sorry for

had talked to Tatum earlier, but

never done this before. I’ve never experienced losing someone so

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

back,” Raihana says as she

She’s giving us space.

She says quietly, staring at the grass in front

things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry. Do whatever the fuck you want, but let it out.” I whisper.

can see her pain, and for

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 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. chocolate.

the mug from her shaking hands, not

fool.” A voice says

see Rayhan

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

her, kissing the

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

quietly as

Thank God for that…

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

was searching the rubble…” He replies with

many?” I

to know how many

persons

her head, glancing between

she takes a tissue from

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

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

Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

down my hot chocolate in one go, letting the liquid burn my

of you. She makes a lot of money.” Heaven says, now

late goodnight!” I exclaim as Rayhan narrows his