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 POVDr. Miller's expression brightened. "Better than expected, actually. The organ regeneration therapy is showing remarkable results. Felix has an incredible resilience we don't often see, even in werewolf children. The surrounding tissue is accepting the treatment at rates we typically on
"But we have evidence," I insisted. "My wolf's dormancy is a direct result of Alpha Foster's abuse. How can they ignore that?""The evidence isn't sufficient to prove Alpha Foster caused your wolf's condition," Evelyn sighed. "There is one thing that could expedite the divorce process. If you found
Alexander's POVI couldn't remember the last time I'd felt this alive—Summer's body pressed against mine, her scent filling my lungs, her soft curves molding perfectly to my harder frame. The feel of her in my arms was intoxicating, and I found myself tightening my grip, unwilling to let this moment
I smiled, moving behind her to wrap my arms around her shoulders. "No, that wouldn't be possible. Some come, some don't. It's about choice, not obligation.""I'm showing you this because I want you to understand what life will be like for you and Felix here," I said, my voice low and intense. "This







