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
Foster's POV"Alpha, we need to talk about the Richardson contract."I barely restrained myself from growling as Beta Sean entered my office without knocking—a liberty he'd been taking more frequently as Silver Creek's situation deteriorated.Once upon a time, such disrespect would have earned him a
I woke the next morning to the scent of coffee and bacon.Padding into the kitchen, I found Alexander at the stove, wearing only a pair of low-hanging sweatpants that showcased his perfect ass and the muscular planes of his back."Morning," I murmured, wrapping my arms around his waist and pressing
Summer's POVAfter Alexander left, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.Despite his reassurance that it was nothing I needed to worry about, experience had taught me that pack business could turn dangerous in an instant.I showered quickly and dressed in comfortable jeans and a sof
I nodded. "She came to warn us. Foster is planning something, and he's working with Natalia Thompson."Alexander's jaw tightened, his green eyes flashing with alpha authority. "Let's continue this inside. The council room is more secure."Once seated in the soundproofed council chamber with Ethan, L







