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
Lucien's POVTwo weeks ago.Her scent still haunted me. Even after all this time, I could recall with perfect clarity the unique blend of wild honeysuckle and mountain rain that was distinctly her—the Omega who was meant to be mine.I stood at the floor-to-ceiling windows of my penthouse suite overl
Summer’s POVThe cool blast of air conditioning hit my face as we stepped off the plane at Crescent Valley Regional Airport, a stark contrast to the warm Portuguese climate we'd left behind. I instinctively tightened my grip on Aria's small hand, feeling her excitement vibrate through our connected
Alexander's POV"Border breach," I said tersely, yanking on my pants with quick, efficient movements. "Three rogues were found dead just inside our territory. But that's not the worst part.""What else happened?" Summer asked, correctly reading the new tension in my shoulders."It's Lyra. Her water
Alexander's POVHearing Summer say those words, my wolf roared inside me."Nobody threatens my family in my territory," I growled, feeling my eyes flash Alpha red as my wolf surged closer to the surface.Summer placed a steadying hand on my arm, her touch the only thing anchoring me to my human side







