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 POVI drove frantically toward the abandoned boathouse at the eastern edge of Blackwood territory.My wedding dress was bunched awkwardly around me in the driver's seat, the delicate lace catching on the gearshift as I navigated the rough forest road.My wolf whimpered anxiously inside me.
Six weeks had passed.I stood before the full-length mirror, barely recognizing the woman who stared back at me. My wedding dress—a stunning creation of ivory silk and delicate lace—hugged my curves before flowing gracefully to the floor in a modest train.The bodice was adorned with tiny crystals t
"I just keep thinking he should be here," Lyra admitted, her voice breaking. "Not because I want him, but because Thea deserves to have her father see how miraculous she is.""His loss," I said, squeezing her hand. "She has an uncle who would tear down mountains for her, and an aunt who's already pl
Summer's POVNo.I knew—knew in my bones—that whatever she was about to say would shatter something I’d barely held together. My lips parted before I could stop myself."No," I breathed, my voice barely audible. "Don’t."But she leaned in anyway, her words slicing through me like a blade."Alexander







