Chapter 76 Chapter 78 Summer’s POV After showering quickly, I wrapped myself in a towel and faced an unpleasant reality–I had nothing to wear except the clothes hanging in the closet outside, where Alpha Foster waited. Taking a deep breath, I cracked open the door. “I need clothes,” I said

Chapter 75 Chapter 77 Summer’s POV “What about our arrangement?” I demanded, confusion and anger surging through me like wildfire. This wasn’t what Foster had promised.“Alpha Foster agreed to meet me, to discuss Felix’s return. That was the deal p> Suzanna’s lips curled into a mocking smile. “Plans change, Summer.

Chapter 74 Chapter 76 +15 BONUS Chapter 76 Twenty minutes later, I stared into the small mirror she handed me, gasping at my reflection. While we didn’t look identical, she had somehow managed to make me resemble her enough that a casual observer might mistake us. “This is… incredible,” I

Chapter 73 Chapter 75 Summer’s POV The lock clicked quietly. I jolted upright from where I’d been sitting against Alexander’s desk, my heart thundering in my chest. Had he come back to reason with me again? I quickly wiped away any trace of tears from my face and squared my

Chapter 72 Chapter 74 +15 BONUS Chapter 74 “I’m going,” I stated flatly. “With or without your support p> Alexander’s expression hardened into something I’d never seen before. “No, you’re not p> “You can’t stop me p> His laugh was cold and devoid of humor. “Actually, I can p> Before

Chapter 71 Summer’s POV The drive back to Alexander’s packhouse was filled with tense silence. My mind was consumed with images of Felix–scared, alone, wondering why his mother hadn’t come for him. My baby, my precious child who had already suffered too much in his short life. I couldn’t bear

Chapter 70 Chapter 72 +15 BONUS Her compassion, even in crisis, was remarkable. The beast within me reluctantly retreated enough that I could think clearly. I dropped the guard, who gasped for air as he hit the floor. “Find out what substance was used,” I ordered instead, my voice still

Chapter 69 Chapter 71 Alexander’s POV I drummed my fingers against the polished oak table, growing increasingly irritated as the Emergency Pack Council Meeting dragged on. Orion, my wolf, paced restlessly beneath my skin, mirroring my mood with every tense breath I took. Three hours. We’d been sitting here for

Chapter 68 +15 BONUS Chapter 70 “Miss Thompson, ma’am. She insisted it was urgent p> I froze. Natalia Thompson. The statuesque blonde I’d encountered at the restaurant weeks ago. Alexander’s former lover. “Did she say what she wanted?” I asked, keeping my voice level. “No, Luna. Only that it concerned

Chapter 67 Chapter 69 Summer’s POV I woke to the sensation of warm lips trailing along my shoulder blade. Early morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a golden glow across Alexander’s massive bed. His strong arm was wrapped possessively around my waist, holding me against his hard chest. “Morning,

Chapter 66 Chapter 68 “ You love this, don’t you?” Alexander’s voice was strained. “Serving your Alpha, making me feel good? ” I moaned around him in agreement, the vibration making him hiss with pleasure. My own body was on fire, desperate for relief that only he could provide. I

Chapter 65 Chapter 67 Summer’s POV +15 BONUS Looking up at Alexander’s question about how I planned to thank him, I felt something primal take over. Without a word, I reached up and pulled his face down to mine, crushing my lips against his. This wasn’t the innocent kiss we’d

Chapter 64 Chapter 66 Summer’s POV My heart soared as Elder Montgomery’s words echoed through the council chamber: “The Council awards full custody of Felix Thorne to Summer Winster, with Alpha Foster to have no visitation rights until further reviewed by this body p> Relief crashed over me like a

Chapter 63 Chapter 65 Foster’s POV +15 BONUS Victory was within my grasp. I leaned back in my chair, allowing myself a small smile as I surveyed the Council chamber. These fools had no idea how thoroughly I’d stacked the deck in my favor. Three of the seven Elders had

Chapter 62 Summer’s POV The Council headquarters loomed before us, an imposing structure of glass and stone that seemed to radiate ancient power despite its modern architecture. Alexander’s hand found the small of my back as we ascended the marble steps, his touch reassuring yet possessive. “Summer.” A familiar voice

Chapter 61 Chapter 63 The confidence in his voice both reassured and intrigued me, but each time I pressed for details, he skillfully changed the subject. As we approached the city limits, traffic slowed to a crawl. Alexander checked his watch and frowned.” We’re still early, but this delay is

Chapter 60 Chapter 62 Summer’s POV +15 BONUS I woke to the sound of birds chirping outside the hospital window, momentarily disoriented by the unfamiliar surroundings. Alexander was already awake, his hair slightly disheveled, making him look unexpectedly boyish despite the powerful aura that constantly surrounded him. He was speaking

Chapter 59 +15 BONUS Chapter 61 Lyra arrived midway through the wait, bringing food that I couldn’t eat and news from the pack that I barely registered. At some point, Alexander’s phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen, murmured something under his breath, and stepped out of the room to

Chapter 58 Summer’s POV The days passed in a blur of domesticity and preparation. Alex balanced his Alpha duties with spending time with Felix and me, often joining us for meals or evening walks around the territory. The pack members had accepted my presence with surprising ease–though I suspected that

Chapter 57 Chapter 59 Alex’s laugh was rich and genuine. “Is that supposed to be a compliment?“His voice was low, steady. “ I’m not good with words, Summer. I’m just good at meaning them when it’s you p> My body responded instantly to his words, heat blooming low in my