Alexander's POVHearing Summer say those words, my wolf roared inside me."Nobody threatens my family in my territory," I growled, feeling my eyes flash Alpha red as my wolf surged closer to the surface.Summer placed a steadying hand on my arm, her touch the only thing anchoring me to my human side
"I just keep thinking he should be here," Lyra admitted, her voice breaking. "Not because I want him, but because Thea deserves to have her father see how miraculous she is.""His loss," I said, squeezing her hand. "She has an uncle who would tear down mountains for her, and an aunt who's already pl
Lucien's POV"Yes, so leave. Now. Or I'll call the guards," Lyra said coldly.I froze.My wolf growled low in my chest.Guards?She was threatening me—like I was a stranger.Like I was the enemy.Like I hadn't held her body against mine a hundred nights.Like I hadn't whispered promises into her skin
"It seems we have mutual interests, Natalia. I believe we can work together.""Perfect," she breathed. "I'll send you the details. When can you be in North America?""Sooner than you might think."——Back to the present.I moved silently through the shadows at the edge of Blackwood territory, my wol
Lucien's POVTwo weeks ago.Her scent still haunted me. Even after all this time, I could recall with perfect clarity the unique blend of wild honeysuckle and mountain rain that was distinctly her—the Omega who was meant to be mine.I stood at the floor-to-ceiling windows of my penthouse suite overl
"I'll wait right here," she promised, understanding what I couldn't quite articulate. "Go."I pushed open the door to find my sister propped up on the hospital bed, her face flushed and hair plastered to her forehead with sweat. The doctor and two nurses moved efficiently around her, monitoring both