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
"You little brat, still defiant even at death's door," Suzanna hissed.She raised the silver dagger, preparing to slash Aria's beautiful face—when suddenly, a small stone hurtled through the air and struck her hand with a sharp crack.The dagger flew from her grasp, clattering across the floor as th
Summer's POVAlexander stood behind me, his large hands on my shoulders as I pored over the scattered documents and photographs spread across his office desk.For days, I'd been obsessively tracking every person who had contact with Suzanna in the past year—her acquaintances, her doctors, even the g
Alexander's POVThe moment Summer collapsed in my arms, my wolf roared to life, protective instincts surging through our bond.Her skin was alarmingly pale, the mate mark on her shoulder pulsing erratically as our connection fluctuated with her unconsciousness."Sarah!" I growled, gathering her limp
Summer's POVWhen we arrived, Ethan met us at the door, his normally stoic expression softened with relief."Aria's in her room," he said, nodding to me. "Dr. Marshall checked her over. Physically, she's fine—just some rope burns on her wrists and ankles.""And emotionally?" Alexander asked, his voi







