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 POVThe moment we crossed into Blackwood territory, tension visibly melted from Alexander's shoulders.His jaw relaxed, though his eyes remained alert as he carried me through the pack house's grand entrance."You don't need to carry me," I protested weakly, even as I nestled closer against
Alexander's POVI watched Summer's eyes widen at my question, her lips parting slightly in surprise.Knotting was sacred among our kind—the deepest connection an alpha could form with his mate, and often led to creating new life."Are you sure?" Summer whispered, her fingers tracing the contour of m
Summer's POVMy heart raced as I studied Melissa's face.She looked terrified—her eyes constantly scanning our surroundings as if expecting Alpha Foster's enforcers to appear at any moment."What is it, Melissa?" I asked, keeping my voice steady despite the anxiety twisting in my chest."That he's p
"He or she is beautiful," I told Lyra sincerely, pushing past my grief to share in her joy.After the appointment, Lyra was practically glowing as we walked back to the car. I glanced at her, a thought forming."Want to go to the mall?" I asked. "I'd love to pick out something for the baby—maybe a p







