The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation by Luna Nova

---- "Either way, we must find that crystal because it's very dangerous and it belongs to Lyra's mate..." "I've missed all the gossip! Tell me everything, everything..." Victoria brightened instantly at Celine's words. She had missed her family so much, the guys; she longed to see them. "They're already on their way and we'll coordinate to help them, but daughter, there's something we need to tell you." Victoria tensed at the change in atmosphere.

Her mother looked nervous and glanced at her partner. If Vicky hadn't seen the emotional sparkle in Zarek's eyes, she would have thought it was bad news. "Mom, what's going on?" Victoria stood, walking toward her. Celine also stood and gently took her hand. "Extend your senses." She placed her eldest daughter's palm on her still-lat stomach and let her explore inside her body. Behind Celine, warm hands embraced her shoulders and she leaned against her mate's chest. "You're...

made a fuss, but after a few seconds, her face turned to pure terror. "That's why... Dad said you could lose the baby. Oh no, it's my fault she's at risk...!" "No, daughter,

when she was a little girl. There's nothing warmer or safer than a mother's embrace. Celine swallowed the lump in her throat, stroking her hair. She gave thanks to the Goddess she had sometimes lost faith in,

was home to him. ---- It didn't cross his mind, not for a second, to thank anyone other than his reckless and efficient sperm,

Victoria He looked a little uncomfortable, perhaps feeling out of place. But he