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
Author's POV"Me." The cold syllable dropped from above like a stone.Alpha Reid looked up through his pain-clenched teeth, barely making out the man's appearance through his watering eyes.The man standing over him was no ordinary werewolf. Tall and imposing with chiseled features that seemed carve
Sarah's POVI returned to our stateroom after the deck grew crowded with other passengers. Throughout the day, there was no sign of Alexander.The hours ticked by, darkness fell, and still he hadn't returned.I tried to focus on the work documents I'd brought along, but my mind kept drifting to him—
Sarah's POV"Alpha Alexander, can you hear me?" the man on the video call asked with growing impatience."Damn it, don't tell me the connection's failing at this crucial moment!"On the screen, the man waved frantically at the camera. "Hello? Hello?"Alexander's steel-gray eyes refocused as he pulled
Sarah's POVThe crushing weight of rejection pressed down on me as I made my way back to the living room, my legs numb from standing in the doorway for so long.Every cell in my body felt wounded, aching with a pain that went beyond the physical. I collapsed onto the sofa, completely drained.I'd tr







