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
No.No, no, no.It felt like I’d been shot. I lurched backward, knees giving out—but strong arms caught me before I could fall.Alpha Alexander.His scent wrapped around me—cedar and lavender. He held me close, my face pressed against his solid chest. His heartbeat—steady and deep—anchored me as pan
Sarah’s POVI drifted through layers of consciousness, surrounded by noise and chaos my mind couldn't process.Voices argued around me, too loud, too jumbled—making my head throb with every syllable.I couldn't tell how much time passed before the commotion finally faded. My body swayed as I was hal
Summer’s POVI barely slept a wink. When I finally drifted off, the sky was already beginning to lighten.The ceiling above me was unfamiliar and white. The room held none of my scent, none of my presence. For a split second, I was disoriented—until I remembered.I was in Alpha Alexander’s territory
He gently placed a hand on the small of my back.The touch was barely there, but it sent an electric jolt through me. His warmth seeped through the fabric of my shirt, making my heart race.We turned a corner, and Alexander opened a carved oak door. I held my breath.The suite was stunning.A wall o







