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.

She whispers, but I can sense the

all happened

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

became a 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

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

head away and I wrap my arms around

are a 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

you’ll move to the Coven?” I

I can’t abandon

“Guess Heaven could use the witchy

true. We do need to up it

have you decided?” I

running her fingers through her hair as we step apart. “I’m proud of you Sky… I

Red into a deep slumber

it. Whatever she did was dark, that much I know,

was thinking earlier that although he was evil… I

she asks quietly. “I know the pain it brings when a bond is broken, although I know you two had not completed the bond nor did

frown, shaking my

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

gives my upper arm a gentle squeeze. Things

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

been punched in the neck when I realise it’s Chris’s.

baby,” Raihana says as she wraps

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

meet Uncle Liam, who smiles gently

Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he says lightly,

taking

as Heaven moves back, sipping her hot chocolate and Liam offers her the other mug, giving her a warm

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

replies before excusing himself.

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

but I’m sorry for your loss…” I

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

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

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

she walks inside, leaving the

She’s giving us space.

She says quietly, staring at

those words 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

looking into my eyes and I can see her pain, and for a moment I feel I’m suffocating

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

from her shaking hands, not knowing what to

fool.” A voice says from

to 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 sits

her, kissing the top of her

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

he says quietly as she hugs him back tight.

Thank God for that…

She whispers, before moving back and wrinkling her nose.

searching the rubble…” He replies with a wry

I

know how many

missing persons are

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

she takes a tissue from her pocket and blows her

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

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

me? What pictures?” Rayhan

Oh SHIT. 3

chocolate in one go, letting

you. She makes a lot

exclaim as Rayhan