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
Summer's POVMy heart soared as Elder Montgomery's words echoed through the council chamber: "The Council awards full custody of Felix Thorne to Summer Winster, with Alpha Foster to have no visitation rights until further reviewed by this body."Relief crashed over me like a tidal wave. After years
Alex's laugh was rich and genuine."Is that supposed to be a compliment?”His voice was low, steady."I’m not good with words, Summer. I’m just good at meaning them when it’s you."My body responded instantly to his words, heat blooming low in my belly. "The check would be nice," I agreed, my voice emb
"I'm going," I stated flatly. "With or without your support."Alexander's expression hardened into something I'd never seen before. "No, you're not.""You can't stop me."His laugh was cold and devoid of humor. "Actually, I can."Before I could respond, he turned on his heel and strode from the room
Her compassion, even in crisis, was remarkable. The beast within me reluctantly retreated enough that I could think clearly. I dropped the guard, who gasped for air as he hit the floor."Find out what substance was used," I ordered instead, my voice still rough with suppressed rage. "And have Beta E







