MasukSummer's POVFive Years LaterI stood on our bedroom balcony overlooking the vast territory of the Blackwood Pack, my hands resting on my swollen belly where our second child—a son, according to Elena's abilities—was growing strong and healthy.The morning sunlight bathed our lands in a golden glow,
I released my grip slightly, maintaining enough pressure to keep him submissive. *You've been corrupted by dark, Lucien. Fight it. For Thea's sake if nothing else.*"Thea," he whispered, the name seeming to pierce through layers of madness like sunlight through storm clouds. "My daughter..."The red
All around me, the battle raged like something from ancient times. Alexander's pack fought with everything they had, their loyalty to their Alpha evident in every savage attack, but Lucien's forces were numerous and fueled by fanatical purpose. We were holding our own, but barely.Then I saw him—Luc
Summer's POVThe morning mist swirled like ghostly tendrils around the advancing warriors as I stood beside Alexander on the steps of the pack house.My heart thundered against my ribs, the bond between us vibrating with tension as Lucien's forces moved with predatory grace across our territory."He
Summer's POVI drifted into exhausted sleep in Alexander's arms, my body pleasantly sore from our passionate reunion. The world around me faded, replaced by strange, ethereal mists that swirled and parted to reveal a familiar face I hadn't seen in years."Lyra?" I gasped, my heart leaping with joy a
Summer's POVWith a growl, he lifted me, carrying me to the massive bed that dominated the room. Our clothes fell away under urgent hands, revealing skin that ached to be touched. His lips traced a burning path down my neck, across my collarbone, to the sensitive peaks of my breasts."Mine," he rasp
The title still felt strange after all these years. "Thank you, Martha."After kissing Aria goodnight and watching Martha lead both girls upstairs, I turned to find Alex's intense gaze fixed on me."Shall we retire?" he suggested, his voice deceptively casual even as his eyes burned with intention.
"I thought we were letting them handle it," he murmured, his voice low enough that only I could hear."Some lessons need to come from the Alpha," I replied softly. "And sometimes the pack needs to be reminded that their Alpha notices everything."His hand found mine, squeezing gently. "And their Lun
Summer's POVTwo hours later, I stood at the edge of the training field behind the pack house, watching as Jeremy gathered the pack children.Word had spread quickly after Alexander had instructed his Beta to announce a training session with the Alpha himself—something that apparently hadn't happene
Summer's POVAfter our eventful day reviving the Felix Foundation, we returned to the Pack house with the girls chattering excitedly in the back of Alex's SUV.His hand rested possessively on my thigh during the entire drive, the warmth of his touch sending pleasant shivers through my body.The mark







