Kaiden pov Jasmine is sitting on the couch when we walk out, and she looks scared and worried. Seth is beside her, looking down like he has to do that around us. I sigh as I kneel in front of them and kiss Jasmine's hand. "Sweets, we believe Grayson is your second mate," her wide eyes meet min
"I love murder mysteries and zombie shows," she smiles at him as she talks. He smiles back shyly, and I look at Gray, who is smiling as he watches Jasmine. She leans against him, and I know damn well he is enjoying the feel of her little body against his. She is soft and warm. "Zombie shows?"I que
Jasmine pov I sit with Grayson and Seth while Kaiden and the warriors run out to the border breach. Seth eats quietly while I sigh. "Will every meal be interrupted by border breaches?"I ask out loud. "Not always, babe, but with Cecilia doing her shit Kaiden has to go to each one. One day, we w
Cecilia pov I'm pissed as I head back to my apartment, which is under my friend's name. Seth was supposed to get close and lure Jasmine out so I could kill her. Instead the ungrateful fucker made himself at home. "Fireside raided our warehouses ",A man said as I sat rubbing my belly. This pup ne
Jasmine pov I beg Seth to stay here, but he nods as he runs out. "Let him go babe he needs to do this. He has to face then, "Grayson kisses my lips. "I don't want him to get hurt more," I sniffle. "He won't baby Kaiden is with him," Grayson lifts me up and kisses me passionately, shutting m
I'm in the mood for milkshakes and burgers. "Where are we going, dad?"he asks, and my heart races hearing it. He called me dad. "I'm in the mood for burgers and a milkshake. Plus, I really want to talk to you and get to know you better",he nods and relaxes. We walk in, and a waitress seats us in
Kaiden pov We watch Eve eat and keep looking at the door like he will come back and yell at her. I take time to look her over, and she is extremely thin. "Eve, do you get to eat at home?"she stiffens. "It is okay," Seth rubs her back. "Not a lot," she whispers, and I sigh. "Honey, is your
"Eve!!, Her dad yells and she whimpers in fear, " your needed at home not here whoring yourself out. Your mother needs you. Get home now!!"her father bellows. Eve whimpers and starts to shake. "Back off!"A warrior yells at him. "That is my useless daughter. I can yell all I want," he retorts.
Beth pov I floated in a strange twilight state, aware but disconnected. I could sense everything happening around me – Liam's powerful presence, the pack's concern, Sophia's healing magic. But nothing felt quite as real as Alex's pain radiating through our mate bond. Night had fallen again, our
Alexander pov The crisis came without warning. Beth had just finished the formal presentation of Liam to the pack when I felt her falter through our mate bond. One moment she was radiant with new motherhood, the next she was collapsing in my arms, blood spreading rapidly across her ceremonial dres
Alexander pov The birthing room blazed with supernatural light as Beth made one final push. I supported her, our mate bond channeling shared strength as our son entered the world on a wave of pure silver energy. The baby's first cry shook the windows with unexpected power. As Sophia lifted him,
Alexander pov The formal sentencing took place at moonrise. Victoria stood before the council. Her perfect poise finally cracked after the Moon Goddess's visitation. She couldn't quite meet Beth's eyes as the council prepared to deliver their judgment. "Victoria Blackwood," Gregory intoned, his
Beth pov The council meeting had devolved into circular arguments about tradition and bloodlines when the moonlight changed. I felt it first – a shift in the air that made my unborn pup's energy surge with recognition. The great hall's windows blazed with sudden silver radiance, cutting off Gregor
Alexander pov The pack council arrived at sunset – twelve of the oldest and most powerful alphas in North America. Beth watched from the master bedroom window as their vehicles pulled through the gates, her hand absently rubbing her active baby bump. "They won't be able to ignore this evidence,
Beth pov I walked into the pack's holding cells with unhurried grace, one hand resting protectively on my pregnant belly. Victoria sat in the reinforced cell, still managing to look elegant despite her circumstances. Her perfect features arranged themselves into a sneer as I approached. "Come to
Alexander pov Victoria chose her moment carefully. Beth was resting – her advancing pregnancy making afternoon naps necessary – when the auburn-haired wolf cornered me in my study. She'd timed it perfectly, waiting until Melissa was occupied with perimeter checks. "Alex Matthews," she practicall
Beth pov The cleanup after a supernatural battle was never simple. I stood on the main house's balcony, one hand resting on her growing baby bump as I watched the pack restore order to our territory. FBI agents worked alongside wolves, processing both human traffickers and Sebastian's corrupted fo