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
The rearview mirror catches my eye, and I barely recognize the man staring back at me. My eyes are cold slits, narrowed with a darkness I haven't felt in years Blood continues to seep from the gash on my forehead, streaming down into my eye and across half my face. I look like a madman—a killer.An
Sarah's POVNate was right—my opportunity had arrived. The caller was none other than Thea, Alexander's niece who he'd been raising.It seemed Nate knew more about my life in North America than I'd realized, but I didn't dwell on that thought."Answer it..." Nate released my hand, leaning against th
Sarah' s POVAlexander's resolute figure disappeared through the doorway, and I felt my vision blur as my knees weakened. I nearly collapsed right there in the parking lot.It wasn't a conscious choice to push him away; my body had reacted before my mind could process what was happening, the phantom
"I don't have a son. I don't know what you're talking about," Suzanna responded, her pulse racing beneath my grip."Don't bother denying it. I've uncovered everything about you," I pressed harder. "You were Alpha Foster's mistress once.Did you think I wouldn't find out? It's pathetic how you've dis







