Chapter 40

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." Relief crashed over me like a tidal wave. After years of Foster's control, my son was finally safe. I turned to Alexander, overwhelming emotion surging through me, and before I could think twice, I flung my arms around his neck and pressed my lips against his. The kiss was instinctive, passionate, and over almost as quickly as it began. When I pulled back, Alexander's eyes were dark with something that made my stomach flutter. His hands lingered on my waist, steadying me. "I... I'm sorry," I stammered, suddenly aware of our audience. "I just—" "Don't apologize," he murmured, his thumb brushing my cheek. "Ever." My attorney, Evelyn, cleared her throat discreetly beside us. I turned, embarrassment heating my face. "Congratulations, Summer," she s