The Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin by Moonlight Muse

My Suprise

WINONA.

These moments…

I will never be able to put them into words. The love that I feel for someone I have just met… is unexplainable. I feel as if the heavens and the gods themselves have blessed me with everything.

Leo, Corrado, Marcel, Royce, Charlotte and now my mother. 4

I once thought I had no family, and then Leo stepped into my life, offering me safety and a home.

Corrado, a child whose smile became my entire world…

Marcel, a man I never knew I could love and have, and so much more than that. I was given him as my mate.

Royce, my brother is brave enough to push to be a part of my life. Even before I knew who he was, the way he looked at me shows me that he loves me and will always protect

Charlotte, my feisty little sister who is a queen with the confidence to make up for my lack thereof.

And my Mom, someone who has yearned for me, after being lied to and betrayed by her own mate, has suffered for years. Her happiness is so strong I can feekit.

And now I know that it’s true; nothing compares to a mother’s embrace. No matter how old you get, there will always be something so special about it. 1

When Charlotte and I finally move apart, I look at my family.

‘Marcel, please come inside.’ I say softly through the mind link.

‘Of course, Bellissima.” 2

My heart skips a beat at the sound of his rugged voice, and I’m not sure if this is the right way to break the news I discovered to him in the morning, but I’m sure he’ll be ok with me doing so in front of my newfound family. 3

He knocks lightly on the door before he pushes it open and steps inside. Mom wipes. her tears, trying to compose herself, as she gets to her feet, taking mine and Charlotte’s hands and helps us up.

“Mom… Charlotte… I want you to meet my mate, Marcel Rossi.” I say softly.

I see that glimmer of uncertainty in Marcel’s eyes, almost as if hoping that he doesn’t shame me. It’s rarely there, but right now it’s like he’s preparing for Mom to remark on his age.

I gently tug away from her and look at him, wanting to reassure him that he can never bring me shame. I am proud to have him as my mate. To call him my own.

He closes the gap between us, and I place my hand on his chest, instantly his arms wrap around me, and I kiss his chest, inhaling his scent.

Mom a polite

look at her, and she’s observing us. She is examining him, but there’s no haughtiness or judgement in her eyes and after a moment

Rossi,” she says politely as she holds a hand

her hand with the other and gives it a light kiss on her

your house more often than not because I want to get to know my sister.” Charlotte says, making us all laugh. 4

course, you are welcome at any time,” Marcel says, giving her a smile and a kiss

brightly as she spins around and

says lightly, trying to lift

so overwhelmed, yet so

he hugs her as

much time, but there’s something I want

wanted to share with you…” I begin, looking up

close my eyes, relishing

so

it Vic-Winona?” Mom asks.

I say, smiling gently at her. She clutches a pendant she’s wearing around her neck

Is that me?

certain?” she asks hesitantly.

“Absolutely.”

you,” she replies.

smile at her before I

looking up at Marcel. “I found

reach into my purse taking out two envelopes.

to Mom, as Mom

envelope with one hand,

card that contains the image of my ultrasound this morning and his eyes widen

as Marcel slowly looks away from the picture and at

Charlotte murmurs in awe.

the mind link to Marcel.

once more before his eyes meet mine, and suddenly I’m

rush

shock, nervousness, excitement, respect, concern and

love you Bellissima, more than I can ever express,” he whispers huskily, as he cups. the side of my face and kisses

to say through the

away, kissing my cheeks, shoulders, neck,

me the happiest man alive,’