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
Alexander's POVThe morning sun filtered through the tall windows of my chambers as I adjusted the cuffs of my formal attire. Today wasn't just any day—it was the day Summer would officially become my Luna, my eternal mate before all packs of North America.My wolf paced restlessly inside me, eager
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
Summer's POVI watched Lyra carefully as she answered the phone, her expression suspiciously casual. Though she tried to angle her body away, I could still catch snippets of her conversation."How's everything going?" Alexander's deep voice came through clearly enough for my enhanced werewolf hearin
I hesitated, realizing I couldn't actually remember."That's what I thought," Lyra said triumphantly. "Remember our shopping trip that got interrupted? I'm cashing in that rain check. Right now.""But Alexander—""Is equally busy with Alpha duties and won't miss you for a few hours," she insisted. "







