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
Sarah's POVAria's defensive posture faltered, confusion replacing jealousy. "Who's Uncle Alex?" she asked, looking between Thea and me.I felt my heart stutter in my chest as Thea's innocent observation hung in the air between us. Suddenly I was acutely aware of how much my daughter truly resembled
Sarah's POVIt didn't matter why Ethan had come.What mattered was that I still couldn’t let them know about Aria—not yet."Aria, stay in your room for a bit," I said, keeping my voice light, even as tension coiled in my stomach like a warning.She looked up, immediately sensing something was wrong.
Sarah's POVThe first light of dawn woke me from a fitful sleep.My body craved more rest, but the moment I remembered Elena's damaged wedding dress waiting for my attention, I forced myself upright.Not wanting to disturb Aria, who was still curled up beneath the covers beside me, I slipped from th
Sarah's POVSome other factor?I silently repeated those words to myself. Suddenly, a flash of insight struck me, an idea taking root in my mind.The implications were terrifying.Could it be that..."Sarah? Did you even hear a word I just said?" Elena's voice broke through my racing thoughts. "I to







