Chapter 9
Summer‘ POV
It was the last day of the countdown.
I helped Felix get dressed, then knelt to pack his favorite toys carefully into a small suitcase.
Once everything was ready, we grabbed a cab and headed toward the airport.
We hadn’t gotten far from the Alpha House before we were stopped by Beta Sean.
“Luna, where are you going?”
“Taking Felix on a trip. He needs a change of scenery.”
Sean frowned. “But the Alpha said—”
“Are you going to stop me?” I looked up at him calmly. “I already spoke to your Alpha. He knows.”
I wasn’t the least bit afraid of being caught in a lie –
Even if Sean called Foster right now, Suzanna would intercept the call in an instant, or answer on his behalf.
There’s no way she’d let me steal Foster’s attention right now.
Sean hesitated for a few seconds, then finally stepped aside.
“Have a safe trip, Luna.”
I nodded, took Felix’s hand, and walked toward the curb to call another cab.
The sky was overcast, and the wind carried a bite of chill.
But for the first time in a long while, I felt like I could breathe freely.
As we drove, Alpha Foster attempted to reach me through the mindlink.
I blocked him without hesitation.
I wouldn’t give him another chance to shake my resolve.
A string of texts followed:
[Summer, what happened last night was my fault. I lost my temper.】
[I’ve already apologized to Suzanna for you. From now on, maybe it’s best if you and Felix avoid them when possible.]
Then, two photos of elegantly wrapped gift boxes:
[Got you and Felix something. I’ll be home soon.)
Felix leaned over and glanced at the screen.
His expression was so cold, it didn’t belong on a five–year–old.
“Mommy, let’s go.”
I nodded and powered off my phone.
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Chapter 9
+15 BONUS
We were walking into the airport terminal, preparing to check our bags when I heard a voice behind me–calm, amused, and unmistakably familiar.
“…Summer Winters?”
I turned instinctively.
Through the crowd, a man stood by the terminal windows, leaning casually against the glass, his posture relaxed yet composed. The light streamed behind him, outlining his tall, athletic frame.
His black hair was slightly tousled, with a few strands falling over his forehead. But his face-
Sharper than I remembered. More defined. More mature.
He’d gotten taller. His shoulders were broader. His features had grown more angular and striking–high cheekbones, a strong nose, and a cool, thin–lipped mouth. A short, neatly trimmed beard framed his jawline, adding a rugged edge to his already commanding presence.
He wore a fitted dark gray suit, and even though the cut was formal, it couldn’t hide the fact that his body underneath was all muscle and strength. His shirt was buttoned to the top, his posture straight, and his waistline sharply tailored. His long legs added to the sense of power and control that radiated off him.
He didn’t have to speak–his presence alone drew glances from everyone passing by.
He stood there like the center of gravity in the entire airport.
Alpha Alexander–current Alpha of the Blackwood Pack, the most powerful wolf pack in North America.
And once… my closest friend.
“Business. Negotiations with the Red Maple Pack nearby.”
I didn’t doubt it. He’d always been the youngest, most ambitious Alpha in North America. A diplomatic meeting like that was entirely in character.
Still… I never imagined we’d see each other again.
Not after the way we ended, six years ago.
We met when we were young. Every summer, I was sent to my grandmother’s house for vacation, which happened to be near the Blackwood territory. I ended up spending a lot of time there, and gradually, Alexander and I grew close.
He brought me through the forests, ran with me across the entire territory. Those long summer afternoons and misty mountain mornings became some of my happiest memories.
Later, we ended up at the same high school. Naturally, we grew even closer,
Back then, I didn’t understand what love was. But I knew–I was special to him.
If I hadn’t met Alpha Foster, I think… I would’ve bonded with Alexander.
Now, standing here again, I couldn’t even find a proper sentence to say.
Silence stretched between us–until he finally broke it.
His gaze dropped to the small hand I was holding. His eyes darkened slightly.
“Is that your son?”
I nodded.
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Chapter 9
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He didn’t ask any further. He simply said,
“You’ve changed a lot these years.”
I gave a small smile. “You too… you’ve changed a lot.”
“Oh?” He raised an eyebrow, half amused.
“You mean… I got better–looking?”
“…You were already pretty handsome before,” I mumbled awkwardly.
He gave a low laugh but didn’t tease me further.
Instead, his expression shifted. He looked at Felix’s left eye, brows furrowing slightly.
After a pause, he said-
“I might know someone who can help him.”
I looked up sharply, stunned.
“What did you say?”
“I can guess what happened to Felix.” His tone was steady, serious.
“You’ve probably heard–Blackwood’s medical division has been working on some advanced regenerative research. One of the programs focuses on organ reconstruction. It’s not 100%, but… there’s a chance.”
My heart stopped–then started racing.
“You mean… Felix might be able to see again?”
Alpha Alexander nodded.
“But only if you bring him to us. He’ll need to be assessed and treated.”
I didn’t even hesitate.
“Yes.”
Even the smallest chance–I would take it.
Because he’s Felix.
The child I risked everything to protect.
I looked down at him.
He must have understood something, because he looked up at me, eyes wide.
“Mommy… does this mean I really might see the whole world again?”
I knelt in front of him and pulled him into my arms.
“Yes, baby. As long as you’re willing to try, Mommy will take you there.”
He nodded softly, his little arms wrapping around me in return.
“I want to try,” he said, his voice gentle–but firm.
