The Temptation of Sin And The Lycan Princess

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.

gives Mom

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

to meet you Alpha Marcel Rossi,” she says politely as she

Catherine,” he replies, one arm still around me as he takes her hand with the other and gives it a light kiss

more often than not because I want to get

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

spins around and

says lightly, trying to lift the emotional mood that has settled

so overwhelmed, yet so

and he hugs her as she tries to hide

don’t have much time, but

with you…” I begin,

forehead softly and I close my eyes, relishing in the sparks that

looks so

is it Vic-Winona?”

gently at her. She clutches a pendant she’s wearing around her neck and I remember something Royce said about wearing a picture of

Is that me?

certain?” she

“Absolutely.”

“Thank you,” she replies.

before I take a

share that I’m pregnant,” I say, looking up at

me. I reach into my purse taking out two envelopes. I

Mom, as Mom begins to open

the envelope with one hand, his heart still thundering. I’m a little scared

the image of my ultrasound this morning and his eyes widen as Mom

a family thing.” Mom whispers as Marcel slowly looks away from

Charlotte murmurs in

I whisper through the mind link to

his eyes meet mine, and suddenly I’m

that rush through

shock, nervousness, excitement, respect, concern and above all so

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

too…’ I manage to say

away, kissing my cheeks, shoulders, neck, and forehead before enveloping me in

made me the happiest man alive,’ he says through the