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
The confidence in his voice both reassured and intrigued me, but each time I pressed for details, he skillfully changed the subject.As we approached the city limits, traffic slowed to a crawl. Alexander checked his watch and frowned. "We're still early, but this delay is unexpected.""Construction,
My jaw clenched. Natalia was the daughter of Alpha Thompson from the Eastern territory—and a woman I'd briefly been involved with several months ago. The relationship, if you could call it that, had been purely physical and ended when she began making demands I had no interest in fulfilling."That v
Foster's POVBeta Sean burst into my office, his face grim as he handed me the manila envelope. "This arrived by courier, Alpha. It's from the Council."I snatched the envelope, ripping it open with barely contained fury. As I scanned the documents inside, rage boiled within me."This is outrageous!
My pulse quickened at the intensity of his gaze, making it difficult to breathe normally.When he finished, his hands didn't leave my body. Instead, they settled on my arms, holding me in place."You were dreaming about me last night," Alex said suddenly, his voice low and certain. It wasn't a quest







