"I love you, Summer Blackwood," I murmured against her hair, using the name she'd soon carry officially. "More than I have words to express."She snuggled closer, pressing a kiss to my chest right over my heart. "And I love you, Alexander. Thank you for showing me I could find happiness again."We d
Alexander's POVI watched Summer's eyes widen at my question, her lips parting slightly in surprise.Knotting was sacred among our kind—the deepest connection an alpha could form with his mate, and often led to creating new life."Are you sure?" Summer whispered, her fingers tracing the contour of m
I nodded. "She came to warn us. Foster is planning something, and he's working with Natalia Thompson."Alexander's jaw tightened, his green eyes flashing with alpha authority. "Let's continue this inside. The council room is more secure."Once seated in the soundproofed council chamber with Ethan, L
Summer's POVMy heart raced as I studied Melissa's face.She looked terrified—her eyes constantly scanning our surroundings as if expecting Alpha Foster's enforcers to appear at any moment."What is it, Melissa?" I asked, keeping my voice steady despite the anxiety twisting in my chest."That he's p
"Miss Thompson," I replied, gesturing to the chair across from my desk. "I must admit, I'm surprised to see you back in my territory.What brings you here?"Her green eyes flashed with annoyance. "As I'm sure you're well aware.""Indeed." I leaned back in my chair, studying her. "I've heard about you
Foster's POV"Alpha, we need to talk about the Richardson contract."I barely restrained myself from growling as Beta Sean entered my office without knocking—a liberty he'd been taking more frequently as Silver Creek's situation deteriorated.Once upon a time, such disrespect would have earned him a