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
Sarah's POVThe moment I saw Alexander's tall figure in the doorway, my heart raced with conflicting emotions.Part of me was concerned about him—he looked unsteady, his normally impeccable posture slightly off-kilter.But another part of me wanted to flee, fearing he might try to claim me again. I
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity had just fallen into my lap.How could I possibly refuse?The chance to care for Alexander, to be near him without his walls up—this was exactly what I'd been hoping for, though I hadn't expected it to come in quite this form.My heart raced at the thought of staying
Sarah’s POV"Summer...""Summer, sweetheart..."In my semi-conscious state, I could hear someone calling my name repeatedly, his voice drifting through the fog of my mind.The way he said it—first formally, then with such intimate tenderness—sent shivers through my core despite my pain.I knew that
Summer’s POVWhen his lips touched mine, it felt like coming home after a long, lonely journey.The kiss was gentle at first, almost tentative, but quickly deepened with five years of separation and longing.My hands found their way into his hair, pulling him closer as his arms wrapped around me."S







