LOGINSummer'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
Sarah's POVI cupped my stinging cheek, the shock of Isabella's slap still reverberating through my body.My mind raced to process what she'd just revealed - Alexander had ended their engagement? When? And why hadn't he mentioned this significant detail during our encounters?Before I could fully ga
Sarah’s POVHis eyes darkened at my words, a primal hunger crossing his face."Take them off," he growled, voice husky and commanding.I reached for his belt, my fingers trembling with anticipation. This time, he let me unbuckle it, the metallic clink echoing in the hotel room as I pulled the leathe
Alexander’s POVHe didn’t answer right away. For a second, I thought he might. His mouth opened slightly—then closed again.A flicker of something passed through his eyes. Regret? Uncertainty?Then he shook his head. “No, Alpha. It’s nothing.”I didn’t push. If it mattered, he’d tell me eventually.
*"Alexander," I sobbed, clutching at my chest where our mate bond had been violently severed. "Alexander, please..."*"Mommy? Who's Alexander?"I jolted awake, my heart racing, to find Aria standing beside my bed, her small face serious in the dim light filtering through the curtains. My daughter's







