Chapter 136 ter 138 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 p> “But Alexander p> “Is equally busy with Alpha duties and won’t miss you for a few

Chapter 135 Alexander’s POV +15 BONUS “Everything has been arranged, Alpha,” Ethan turned back to tell me. “The private pavilion at Moonlight Ridge has been booked under the alias you requested. Security will maintain discreet positions nearby, and the chef has prepared the menu exactly as you specified p> I

Chapter 134 “I love you, Summer Blackwood,” I murmured against her hair, using the name she’d soon carry officially. “ More than I have words to express p> She snuggled closer, pressing a kiss to my chest right over my heart. “And I love you, Alexander. Thank you for showing

Chapter 133 Chapter 135 Alexander’s POV I watched Summer’s eyes widen at my question, her lips parting slightly in surprise. Knotting was sacred among our kind–the deepest connection an alpha could form with his mate, and often led to creating new life. “Are you sure?” Summer whispered, her fingers tracing

Chapter 132 +15 BONUS Chapter 134 I nodded. “She came to warn us. Foster is planning something, and he’s working with Natalia Thompson p> Alexander’s jaw tightened, his green eyes flashing with alpha authority. “Let’s continue this inside. The council room is more secure p> Once seated in the soundproofed

Chapter 131 Chapter 133 Summer’s POV My heart raced as I studied Melissa’s face. She looked terrified–her eyes constantly scanning our surroundings as if expecting Alpha Foster’s enforcers to appear at any moment. “What is it, Melissa?” I asked, keeping my voice steady despite the anxiety twisting in my chest.

Chapter 130 Chapter 132 +15 BONUS “Miss Thompson,” I replied, gesturing to the chair across from my desk. “I must admit, I’m surprised to see you back in my territory. What brings you here p> Her green eyes flashed with annoyance. “As I’m sure you’re well aware p> “Indeed.” I

Chapter 129 Chapter 131 Foster’s POV “Alpha, we need to talk about the Richardson contract p> I barely restrained myself from growling as Beta Sean entered my office without knocking–a liberty he’d been taking more frequently as Silver Creek’s situation deteriorated. Once upon a time, such disrespect would have earned

Chapter 128 “ He or she is beautiful,” I told Lyra sincerely, pushing past my grief to share in her joy. After the appointment, Lyra was practically glowing as we walked back to the car. I glanced at her, a thought forming. “Want to go to the mall?” I asked.

Chapter 127 Summer’s POV After Alexander left, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. Despite his reassurance that it was nothing I needed to worry about, experience had taught me that pack business could turn dangerous in an instant. I showered quickly and dressed in comfortable jeans and

Chapter 126 I woke the next morning to the scent of coffee and bacon. Padding into the kitchen, I found Alexander at the stove, wearing only a pair of low–hanging sweatpants that showcased his perfect ass and the muscular planes of his back. “Morning,” I murmured, wrapping my arms around

Chapter 125 Summer’s POV My mood instantly darkened at the mention of Alexander’s ex–fling–the wolf who had tried repeatedly to undermine me and sabotage my relationship with Alexander. “What about her?” I asked warily. Lyra’s smile turned wicked. “She’s been completely disgraced. Someone leaked evidence that she was behind the

Chapter 124 Before I could ask what she meant, she turned to Alexander. “And you, Alpha. The boy who watched from afar has become the man who would move mountains for his mate p> Alexander’s hand found mine again, squeezing gently. Willow closed her eyes, her hands hovering over the

Chapter 123 Chapter 125 Summer’s POV “The pack Seer? That’s where we’re going?” I stared at Alexander in surprise as we drove through the winding forest roads of Blackwood territory. The morning sunlight filtered through the ancient trees, casting dappled shadows across the dashboard of his sleek black SUV. “We’ve

Chapter 122 pter 124 +15 BONUS Chapter 124 “Always so responsive,” I murmured appreciatively, circling her most sensitive spot with my thumb. Summer’s hips bucked against my hand. “Only for you,” she gasped, her nails digging into my shoulders. My control snapped. I swept the papers off my desk with

Chapter 121 +15 BONUS I ended the call and leaned back in my chair, a weight lifted from my shoulders. One less threat to Summer’s happiness eliminated. “Who was that p> I turned to find Summer standing in the doorway, looking deliciously rumpled in one of my t–shirts that hung

Chapter 120 Chapter 122 +15 BONUS We both groaned at the perfect friction as I began to ride him, water splashing around us with each movement. His hands gripped my hips, guiding my pace as I rose and fell on his cock. “F**k, Summer,” he growled, watching where our bodies

Chapter 119 Chapter 121 Summer’s POV The moment we crossed into Blackwood territory, tension visibly melted from Alexander’s shoulders. His jaw relaxed, though his eyes remained alert as he carried me through the pack house’s grand entrance. “You don’t need to carry me,” I protested weakly, even as I nestled

Chapter 118 Chapter 120 The scene outside was chaos. The sunset’s golden light revealed at least twenty rogues, their half–shifted forms grotesque in the dying glow. They were filthy, clearly outlaws who’d been living wild for too long, their humanity eroded by isolation and desperation. Alexander shifted partially, his hands

Chapter 117 hapter 119 +15 BONUS Chapter 119 Summer’s POV We drove away from Silver Creek territory in tense silence. My heart still raced from the confrontation with Foster, but even more from the shocking revelation that had occurred. My wolf Aurora was back, and she had recognized Alexander as