Mag-log inSummer'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 air felt oddly crisp as I drove through the winding forest roads leading to the Laurent Pack territory.My knuckles were white against the steering wheel of my Jaguar, tension coiling through every muscle in my body.I had come to break my engagement with Isabella Laurent
"Gently," I nodded, guiding her small finger to one of the pearl clusters. "Feel how smooth they are?"She nodded, her eyes wide with wonder. "It feels like raindrops, but not wet."I smiled at her description. "That's exactly right."For the next hour, I worked steadily, carefully reattaching each
Sarah's POVI arrived with nothing, and when I left, I was just as empty-handed. As I stepped off the ship, an unfamiliar world stretched out before me.It was remote here, but as more passengers disembarked, the dock came alive.Luxury cars lined the curb, glamorous people swept into waiting vehicl
Sarah's POVI couldn't sleep.The night stretched endlessly as I tossed and turned, my mind replaying our interaction over and over. After what felt like hours of this torment, I finally gave up and slipped out of bed.Moving with careful, silent steps, I made my way to the door and eased it open.T







