Mag-log inSummer'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
Author's POVSuzanna's smile widened, revealing perfect white teeth that reminded Isabelle of a predator's. "Summer's weakness isn't her inability to shift. It's her daughter.""Aria?" Isabelle's brows furrowed. "Alexander would kill anyone who touched his precious heir.""That's why we don't touch
Summer's POVI scanned the crowd frantically, my heart pounding against my ribs like a caged animal. Aria's pink dress and dark curls were nowhere to be seen among the wedding guests. The celebration continued around us, but I felt nothing but rising panic."She has to be here somewhere," I whispere
Summer's POVThe moment I saw Marina's expression,I had the sinking feeling I wouldn't want to hear what came next.Then Marina sighed. "His mother took a job at nightclub to try to cover the costs. One night she didn't come home. They found her body three days later—murdered by a Rouge who followed
Alexander nodded soberly. "I've been meaning to talk to you about that. You're good with her—I've never seen her respond to anyone the way she does with you.""She reminds me of Felix sometimes," I admitted softly. "That same gentle spirit."He pulled me against his chest, his arms encircling me pro







