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
Summer's POVMy back pressed against the cold wall of the darkened hallway as Alexander's powerful body pinned me in place. His hardness ground against my core through the thin fabric of my dress, making me whimper with need."Alexander," I gasped as his lips traveled down my neck, leaving a trail o
Summer's POVMy entire body tingled as Alex's hands gripped my waist, his touch leaving trails of heat through the thin fabric of my blouse. I hadn't expected this reaction—hadn't expected that the mere proximity of him would awaken sensations I'd thought long dead.When his mouth found my neck, I c
[We should have taken her right there,] my wolf growled. [Claimed her thoroughly despite Alpha Foster's call.]"She's been through enough," I countered. "The last thing I want is for her to feel pressured or used the way Foster made her feel for years."[She's ours,] my wolf insisted. [She wants us
Alexander’s POVWilson had arrived. I stood, offering Summer my hand. "My lawyer's here. Let's meet him and then head to Evelyn's office."Wilson was waiting in the lobby of Evelyn's building—his imposing six-foot-five frame and tailored suit making him impossible to miss. He nodded respectfully as







