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
Thea looked down at her hands. "We were playing hide and seek, Uncle Alex. The trackers would have made it too easy for you to find us.""It was my idea," Aria admitted quickly, jumping to her new friend's defense. "I told Thea it would be more fun if we were really hidden."Alexander knelt down to
Alexander's POVI hadn't expected her to follow me. The sight of Sarah rushing across the parking lot, calling my name with such desperation.But instead of relief, all I felt was a surge of fury.My mind flashed back to the way she had been with Nate just moments ago, the casual closeness, the quie
Thea's giggles subsided slightly as she gave me a sly look. "Because Auntie came so late! Thea was worried you weren't coming, so Thea decided to play a little trick."Despite my emotional whiplash, I couldn't bring myself to be angry with her. There was something endearing about her childish prank,
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







