Chapter 156 Chapter 158 The memorial was held beneath the old sycamore tree, the one Summer loved. Every member of the pack showed up, along with allies and Council delegates. She’d made an impact–through her kindness, her strength, her work with orphaned wolves and the children’s foundation. She’d earned their

Chapter 155 4/4 Chapter 157 +15 BONUS Chapter 157 Alexander’s POV I stood on the balcony of the Blackwood Pack house, staring unseeingly at the sunset bleeding across the sky. It had been three weeks since Summer went over that cliff. Three weeks of searching, hoping, and slowly losing what

Chapter 154 Chapter 156 Author’s POV The moment Summer felt the SUV tip over the edge of the cliff, time seemed to slow. Through the windshield, she caught a final glimpse of Alexander’s agonized face before gravity claimed the vehicle, sending it plummeting toward the churning river far below. “Aurora!”

Chapter 153 Chapter 155 Alexander’s POV A long pause. Then, finally- “His ancestral territory,“Alpha Foster muttered. “The old Blackspire fortress. In the Carpathian Mountains p> I stepped back from the glass, my expression twisted into a cold smirk. “Then enjoy your stay in this cell, Alpha Foster. Looks like you’re

Chapter 152 Chapter 154 Alexander’s POV The world seemed to move in slow motion as I watched the SUV carrying Summer plummet over the cliff edge. Her last words through our bond-“I love you“-echoed in my mind before the connection between us flickered like a dying flame. “SUMMER!” My roar

Chapter 151 Chapter 153 Summer’s POV No. I knew–knew in my bones–that whatever she was about to say would shatter something I’d barely held together. My lips parted before I could stop myself. “No,” I breathed, my voice barely audible. “Don’t p> But she leaned in anyway, her words slicing

Chapter 150 Chapter 152 Summer’s POV I drove frantically toward the abandoned boathouse at the eastern edge of Blackwood territory. My wedding dress was bunched awkwardly around me in the driver’s seat, the delicate lace catching on the gearshift as I navigated the rough forest road. 1 My wolf whimpered

Chapter 149 Chapter 151 +15 BONUS *Today of all days,* I growled inwardly, my mental voice dropping into a lethal register. Around me, a few nearby wolves instinctively straightened, sensing my sudden shift in energy. * There’s more, Derek continued, his tone darkening. They’re armed. And Alpha Lucian Cross has

Chapter 148 Chapter 150 Alexander’s POV The 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

Chapter 147 Chapter 149 Six weeks had passed. I stood before the full–length mirror, barely recognizing the woman who stared back at me. My wedding dress–a stunning creation of ivory silk and delicate lace–hugged my curves before flowing gracefully to the floor in a modest train. The bodice was adorned

Chapter 146 Alexander’s POV Hearing Summer say those words, my wolf roared inside me. “ Nobody threatens my family in my territory,” I growled, feeling my eyes flash Alpha red as my wolf surged closer to the surface. Summer placed a steadying hand on my arm, her touch the only

Chapter 145 Chapter 147 +15 BONI “I just keep thinking he should be here,” Lyra admitted, her voice breaking. “Not because I want him, but because Thea deserves to have her father see how miraculous she is. ” “His loss,” I said, squeezing her hand. “She has an uncle who

Chapter 144 Chapter 146 Lucien’s POV “ Yes, so leave. Now. Or I’ll call the guards,” Lyra said coldly. I froze. My wolf growled low in my chest. Guards? She was threatening me–like I was a stranger.Like I was the enemy. Like I hadn’t held her body against mine a

Chapter 143 Chapter 145 “ It seems we have mutual interests, Natalia. I believe we can work together p> “Perfect, ” she breathed. “I’ll send you the details. When can you be in North America p> “Sooner than you might think p> +15 BONUS Back to the present. I moved

Chapter 142 Chapter 144 Lucien’s POV Two weeks ago. Her scent still haunted me. Even after all this time, I could recall with perfect clarity the unique blend of wild honeysuckle and mountain rain that was distinctly her–the Omega who was meant to be mine. I stood at the floor–to–ceiling

Chapter 141 2/2 Chapter 143 Chapter 143 +15 BONUS “I’ll wait right here,” she promised, understanding what I couldn’t quite articulate. “ Go p> I pushed open the door to find my sister propped up on the hospital bed, her face flushed and hair plastered to her forehead with sweat.

Chapter 140 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 p> “What else happened?” Summer asked, correctly reading the new tension in my shoulders. “It’s Lyra. Her

Chapter 139 Chapter 141 Summer’s POV The drive to the hotel felt agonizingly long as we traded heated kisses and wandering touches, building the tension between us to nearly unbearable levels. When we finally arrived, Alexander didn’t bother with niceties. He swept me into his arms and carried me swiftly

Chapter 138 Chapter 140 Summer’s POV +15 BONUS Alexander moved toward me with the fluid grace of a predator, his blue eyes never leaving mine. The world seemed to fall away until there was nothing but the two of us, connected by an invisible thread that had drawn us together

Chapter 137 Summer’s POV +15 BONUS I 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 hearing