MasukSummer'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
Alexander's POVThe driver hesitated, clearly confused. "Sir? We're almost home...""I said stop," I repeated, my tone leaving no room for argument.The SUV pulled smoothly to the curb, engine still humming. Carefully, I lifted Thea's small body from my lap and placed her gently on the leather seat.
Alexander's POVI stared at the unconscious woman in my arms, trying to make sense of what just happened. She'd called me by name—my real name—before collapsing. But how? We'd never met before.Had we?Something about her seemed vaguely familiar, like a dream I couldn't quite remember. But that was
Sarah’s POVI stared at Alexander in disbelief. An IOU? Was he seriously asking me for an IOU?"Or would you prefer I send you back to be sold again?" Alexander asked, his voice completely void of emotion."I..." The words caught in my throat."Miss Winters, one hundred million dollars seems a fair
And then there was the kiss.God, I kissed him. In my drugged state, I'd forgotten he didn't know me anymore."How do you know my name?" he demanded, eyes narrowed with suspicion.I froze. What could I say? That I was his mate? That we had a daughter together? That five years ago, we'd planned our f







