Summer POV“What do we do?” Estelle yelled.“Keep him down before he destroys the place,” I said.The few shoppers in the store ran out as soon as Hunter started convulsing. I tried to link Ezra but I only managed to get a few words through before the ringing started again.The beast appeared out of nowhere, foaming at the mouth, eyes red like hell. He knocked over groceries, and liquids split on the floor. I shoved Estelle forward as Hunter took a swipe at me. A few inches closer Hunter would have sliced my calf open.“Go!”Estelle stopped inches from the door. She turned around and shifted into a beta wolf.What is she thinking?She ran past me and launched herself at the wolf. I can’t shift at a whim. My heart hammered in my chest. Estelle dodged the wolf’s blows.I called on Clover but she was tucked in the far corner of my mind.“Come on I need to help Estelle,” I pleaded.Clover stirred. A wolf barked but I couldn’t tell if it was my sister or Hunter. I was done pleading with Cl
Summer POVSophia yanked my hair, the more I shoved her the worse the hair-pulling got.“You’re insane!” I screeched.“You should be dead!”I kneed her thigh. She released me. I shoved her against the counter and she cried out.“You deserve an ass-kicking for being such a bitch!”She smirked. “You don’t know who you’re up against.”“I do. A thief.”Sophia laughed. She lunged at me. I tripped whilst trying to dodge her. She hurled me to the ground. I banged my head on the ground. Sophia wrapped her fingers around my neck squeezed with her superhuman strength and kept my body on the ground by straddling me. She cut off my air supply and nearly snapped my neck.I gripped her wrists and used my body to slam hers against the kitchen aisle. Sophia wouldn’t release me this time though.She leaned forward. Her sick laughter was thick with heavy pants. “Don’t worry I’ll take care of Ezra for us.”She released my neck.“What’s going on?” someone shouted.“In the kitchen!” Another one yelled.So
Summer POVI put my hand in the air because the room was spinning. I gripped the table for added support. Was he rejecting me?“I didn’t hear you…” I trailed.“I said it’s over.” He closed the distance between us.He walked too quickly I wanted to throw up.“I rejected her.”“What?” I sat up straighter. “Her? You didn’t reject me?”He frowned. “Why the hell would I reject you?”I hiccupped and that upset my already irritated tummy. I shouldn’t have drunk on an empty stomach.“Because you didn’t believe me and you hate me.”“I don’t hate you. I love you, Summer.” He took my face in his palms.“No, you didn’t believe me.”“Come on baby.”I wiggled out of his hold. “I’m too drunk for this Ezra.”
Summer POVHe was low-key pissed at me and he would be madder when I told him I was planning on meeting Derek so I decided not to tell him. Word of Hunter’s curse had gotten out so he had to speak to his council and the Alpha’s court. Hunter was still locked up but he was wild. I worried he might hurt himself if he wasn’t helped soon.I rubbed his thigh as we drove back to the Pack.“I’m sorry about Hunter,” I said.“It’ll be fine.”“Do you think you can find a cure to the curse?”He gripped the stirring wheel. “I’ll talk to Henrietta. I have some of his blood.”“Are you going to ask her about your possibly fake connection to Sophia?”“I’d rather just leave things as they are. You’re my mate and that’s it.”“Okay, babe. Why don’t you leave me in town and then go on to your meeting?”He glanced at me. “Why?”“Because you have a meeting to get to I don’t want to hold you up.”“The meeting doesn’t start until later. We like to do things at night.”Of course they do, I thought.“Then I gu
Ezra POVThe meetings were the worst part of being Alpha. They were long and unproductive. I’ve been sitting here for an hour waiting for one member of the council to arrive. My Alpha’s court which was a group of my trusted wolves who were young, unlike the wise old council who governed over much more serious stuff like when I wanted to invade another Pack. The Alpha’s court was made up of Hunter, Oliver, Noah and Rachel though Rachel and I weren’t on the best terms right now she still showed up to do her job.Summer should be here, I thought. I trusted her with my life and my secrets. She deserved a seat at the table. However, I knew how the old bats felt about her because of her past but that didn’t matter.Rachel settled next to me but didn’t bother to say hello.Mr Barns and Mrs Ellen Turner arrived as well and the meeting could finally begin.“Here we go,” I murmured.The six council members sat across from the members that made the Alpha’s court. Roman looked just as bored as I
Summer POV“You’ve been a busy girl, Summer,” Ezra said, planting his hands on his waist.Dad and Ezra stared at me after they told me they captured Bowen, which means Derek’s clean!“I know I shouldn’t have done it but I wanted to make sure Derek was clean and he gave us good information! You caught Bowen. That’s great!” I hurried to the fridge and pulled out some juice.My mate was right behind me.“That’s not all you did Summer.”He meant my little stunt while he was in a meeting. The fantasy had been nagging at me for so long that it needed to be fulfilled.“What else did she do?” Dad asked.Ugh, the moment was broken.Ezra cleared his throat. “Nothing. Start the interrogation I’ll meet you there.”Dad stared at Ezra and then at me. Before he spoke he broke out in a fit of coughs.“That cough hasn’t gone away yet? You should see a doctor, Dad.”He waved me away. “I’m fine. It’s just a tickle.”“That or you’re an old man and you should be thinking about retirement.”Dad glared at E
Summer POV“I’m out with the girls,” I told Ezra through our link.The ringing sound was faint and it didn’t hurt. My wolf felt strong but there was still a disconnect between us like she separated from me sometimes and came back.“What happened to turning in early?” he responded.“After I learned your Aunt didn’t want us together.”Silence on the other end.“I’m the Alpha. I decide who I mate with not her.”“Still would have been nice to know you have an Aunt who hates me.”“Summer! Take a shot. To girls’ night!” Wren cheered holding up a shot glass.“We’ll talk later,” I told Ezra through our link and focused on my friends.The cool place Lettie spoke near Lake Everrest was a mansion out of town. It was a gothic mansion on the outside but a high-tech modern mansion on the inside. I didn’t know whose party this was but they were crazy rich. They had two bars here and all the alcohol was free. We’d been here for ten minutes and Lettie already stuffed a brand-new bottle of vodka in her
Summer POV“What did Marley do to you?” I blasted.“She shouldn’t have touched what didn’t belong to her,” Sophia pouted.“You’re insane.”The scar on her face had completely healed. I wondered if hurting herself was worth it.“I just protect what’s mine.”I tried to march past her but she shoved me backwards.“Stand aside!”She stalked forward, smirking. Her wolf flashed in her eyes.I backed up and summoned my wolf. Ezra wasn’t here to stop me I would rip this bitch to shreds. My wolf flashed in my eyes with a force so strong she nearly knocked me out.“Let’s make this quick.”Sophia tilted her head gladly.“What have you done this time Sophia? What is it now?” Derek’s disgruntled voice stopped me.I stepped back.Derek marched upstairs and stood beside Sophia but he caught me standing in front of them before he said anything else.“Well, fuck,” Derek said.“You know her?” I gasped.“Very well actually,” Sophia smirked.“Enough,” Derek spat.My heart hammered against my ribcage. I n
Ezra POVI stuffed Summer’s dress in a garbage bag and cleaned up the mess in the bedroom. Blood was never a good sign. It was a warning of things to come. I was tired of this bitch and her threats but it was about time she showed her damn face. Her daughter Veronica penetrated our borders again during our Mating Ceremony.I didn’t tell Summer because I didn’t want her to worry. I know a part of her carries serious guilt for killing Jacob, but it was either him or her, and I was glad it was him and not her.While Summer was in the shower in the other room across the hall, I pulled out my phone and called Vik.“Any news?” I asked.“She’s around. The little bitch.” Saying Vik had family issues was an understatement.“Summer thinks your stepmother’s prowling around. She left us a gift.”“Fuck.”“When I find her, I’ll kill her.”“Listen, Ezra. I think there’s a reason Gardenia’s been buying her time.”“I’m listening.”“Okay, hear me out. I know that woman killed my Father and took everyth
Summer POVI woke to the sound of an axe hitting wood. It was still six in the morning what’s with all the noise? Yet the sun didn’t seep into the cabin. It was gloomy like the sky wanted to cry but it was holding it all in. Ezra wasn’t in the bed with me so I assumed the noise was him. I slipped into his shirt and put on my bunny slippers.I passed my wedding dress on the chair in the corner of the room. It was neatly laid on the chair. It was so beautiful I can’t believe I couldn’t wear it again.Ezra booked a cosy cabin near a river in the middle of nowhere. The next cabin was miles away so we weren’t totally alone out here. It was a romantic getaway. I didn’t think we’d have a honeymoon because we’ve lived together for so long.“Should you be chopping wood shirtless?” I called out from the front porch.He paused and straightened his spine— his back muscles“Shouldn’t you be resting?”I smiled. I closed the distance and kissed him. He grabbed my cheek and deepened our kiss.“I thou
Summer POV“So this is the girl who claims to be the future Luna,” Ellen said.How would I respond to that?“I…uh… well…”She eyed me from head to toe. I felt like I was under an X-ray machine. She adjusted her bag, raised her shoulders and continued to stare disapprovingly.I shook my head. “I’m Summer.”“I’m Ellen Turner. Ezra’s Aunt. His Mother was my sister. I’m also an esteemed member of the Pack Council. I take my job very seriously.”She reminded me of an old stuck-up school Principal. I offered Ellen a pressed smile.“I’m sure you do, Ellen.”How did she know I was here? I didn’t want to know.“The Mating Ceremony is a few days away,” she stated.I nodded. “I just have to pick up my dress. Ezra and I have everything organized. You don’t have to worry about anything.”Ellen placed a hand on her chest, threw her head back and laughed. I pressed my lips together. My wolf didn’t like her as much as I did but I forced Clover to be nice.“I have a lot to be worried about. Like the w
Summer POV“Hunter won’t let anyone into the room,” Oliver said.“I’m her sister! Her full-blood sister, not even half anymore. I want to see her.”“He’s in his wolf form, Summer and it’s damn terrifying.” Oliver rubbed the back of his head as he spoke.“Give him a minute, Summer. His girlfriend was attacked. If you were in that bed, no one would be allowed in this hospital.”I stared at Ezra. He could be so dramatic.“She got stabbed, Ezra,” I said.“Exactly, and Hunter’s worried, too. Come on, let’s get coffee. If he’s not out by the time we return, then we’ll figure things out.”“Can’t you make him come out?”He slipped an arm around my shoulder, and we began to walk.“I don’t have authority over Hunter anymore. He’s too powerful.”“Right… aren’t you worried about that?”Ezra sighed and punched a button for the elevator doors to open.“I’m more worried about my brother being hunted like an animal and killed for the Solaris Crown.”“That won’t happen. Remember, Hunter is really powe
Hunter POVShe tasted like cherry and vanilla. I dove my fingers into my hair, tugging as our lips connected. Estelle was a wildfire yet as delicate as ice. Never met a girl who could kid my ass and mend my heart all at once. I think I knew a while ago that I was screwed.“Ah Hunter,” she moaned.I growled into her lips. I lifted her thighs. Gosh, I loved her thighs and flipped her over so I was on top. I caressed her arms and lifted them over her head. I paused and stared into her eyes. I could do this my whole life. Which was scary I’d never thought about that before with any woman.“Hey, come on!”I chuckled. “Impatient much?”She bit her bottom lip. I rolled my hips forward, filling her up completely as gently as I could. She changed up my entire style. She might have been a badass out there in the real world. Estelle could kick anyone’s ass. Yet when she was with me the real Estelle came out. The shy, delicate and soft Estelle. She was soft in more ways than one. I scooped her in
Summer POV“Don’t worry he’ll be fine. I didn’t realize my own strength but I removed whatever dark spell was rooted in him.”Ezra and Hunter with Estelle arrived ten minutes ago. They hauled Dad upstairs to his room. Rachel and her family cleared out before Ezra arrived. Good, I didn’t want to deal with them ever again.Dad hadn’t woken up though he was breathing easily.I nodded and rubbed my eyes, itching to spill tears.“There’s something else though,” Hunter rubbed the back of his head.“What?” Estelle asked before I could.“I…uh… look I didn’t know it would happen!”“Spit it out Hunter,” Ezra growled. Ezra placed his hand on my shoulder and massaged it.“I couldn’t heal him without taking something from him apparently it’s how my powers work. So I took his rank. He’s not an Alpha anymore.”“Oh fuck, Hunter,” Ezra exhaled.“It was either that or let him die. I’m sorry girls.”“Whatever,” Estelle mumbled.I glared at her. “He can’t be the Alpha General anymore because he’s not an
Summer POV“You’ve had a problem with my wife since you met her, admit it,” Dad grumbled.“Yes, I admit it. I hate the fact you made me sleep in the basement when there was a perfectly good room upstairs without rats!”“We’ll talk about that later,” Dad said, shoving the front door open.“Oh, honey you’re back early,” Marcella said.“Were you doing something?” I accused.She rolled her eyes. “And you brought this one.”“Summer’s not staying long,” Dad said. I swear I saw sweat on his brow. It wasn’t hot in the house by any chance.“Of course, she still has to clean out her room. I want to convert the basement into an in-house gym!” She clapped her hands.I rolled my eyes dramatically and made sure it lasted long enough for her to see it.“Yes, Summer should get her things,” Dad said.He wasn’t sounding like himself again. I should have come with backup but I was here now and I couldn’t back out.“What did you do to him, Marcella? Aside from lie!”Marcella placed a hand on her chest an
Summer POV“You should go out there, you know,” I whispered into Ezra’s arm.He hissed my forehead. “I know.”“What’s stopping you?”He chuckled into my hair. “I like being in your warmth.”“I think they always had confidence you would defeat Dimitri,” I said.“I didn’t. You and Hunter did.”“Come on, I did not fight against him all night.”He ran a hand down my arm. “I wouldn’t have done it without you, Summer. There are no words to thank you.”“Don’t downplay your role in this Ezra. Come on, Alpha, you have a Pack that’s dying to hear from you.”The corner of his lips raised, and he smiled at the ground sheepishly. “I want to spend the night in my mate’s arms.”I closed the gap between us and kissed him. “You better hurry then.”Ezra changed into black pants and a white t-shirt. I slipped into my pyjamas and followed behind him. The Pack gathered in the front yard, all in their robes or pyjamas, most of them rattled by their peaceful Pack being attacked. I saw the anxiety on their f
Summer POVI made a small pit stop to our room and slipped into Ezra’s shirt. He scooped me into his arms the second he set foot on the property. His wolves came from all angles of the estate.“Hey, are you okay? Are you hurt?”“You’re the one bleeding, babe.”“I’m fine. What the hell? Why did you make me sound the retreat call? Everyone’s confused and pissed as hell. We’ve been fighting since the sun went down.”“I know, but hear me out—” He paused and stared over my shoulder. He shoved me behind me so hard I tripped and fell on the couch.“Hunter!” Ezra growled.“Whoa, I can explain!” Hunter shouted.Ezra tackled his brother, they landed on the coffee table, glass shattered everywhere.“No, guys stop it!”Estelle and Rachel were just as confused as I was. Oliver rushed in, just as badly beaten up as my mate.“Fuck, guys,” he groaned, attempting to yank Ezra off Hunter but he got an elbow to his nose for his troubles. “Fuck!”“Ezra, Hunter wore the Solaris Crown!” I screamed.The roo