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.

he’s in a good place.” She

slowly, “This all happened because

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

became a victim of our

they have no hand in, we will always be the losers. My prince was an Alpha, a warrior

and treat him well.” Her voice breaks and she looks away. “I talked to Uncle. I’m ready to bid him farewell. We are having his

my

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

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

to the Coven?” I ask, my heart skipping

The children need me. I can’t abandon

nod. “Guess Heaven could use the

We do need

pack. What have you decided?”

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…

heard that she put Mama Red into a deep slumber before she ended

much I know, but when

thinking earlier that although he was evil… I did

know the pain it brings when a bond is broken,

frown, shaking my head

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 Royce like that though, hurt knowing he had to

my upper arm a

see Heaven. standing there holding a mug of hot chocolate, with

and I feel like I’ve been punched

says as she

to control my own pain. I

Uncle Liam, who smiles

I thought the Rossi Princesses might also want some hot chocolate,” he says lightly, holding out a mug

I say, taking

hot chocolate and Liam offers her the other

“Thanks,” Raihana says.

time.” He replies before excusing himself.

on the steps once more, and I

I’m sorry for your

talked to Tatum earlier, but he’s

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

afraid of

be right back,” Raihana says as she walks

She’s giving us space.

fine… I’m fine.” She says quietly, staring at the

you as these things happen at their own fucking time, but when you’re ready, let it out. Scream, shout, cry. Do

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

me… 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 always have my back…. He never told me what I should do if he

from her shaking hands, not knowing what

A voice says from behind

to see

got back now. He’s in a

his arms around 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 she

Thank God for that…

back and

was searching the rubble…” He replies with a wry

I

know

missing persons are accounted

before Heaven tilts her head, glancing between us as she

first,” she says as she takes

“What is?” Rayhan asks.

you to sell.” She states,

me? What pictures?” Rayhan asks, cocking

Oh SHIT. 3

go,

you. She makes a lot of money.” Heaven

late goodnight!” I exclaim as Rayhan