Heather pov I wake, and Roman still isn't back, so I ease to sit up and look around. Bella and I are alone in this room, so I get up and head to the bathroom. "Wow, my belly got big," I sigh as I lift my nightgown to look at it. I finally go without an audience, and I sigh in content. "Heathe
"I got dizzy," she was close to crying. I stood watching because I know deep down she needs him. Heather had it awful with her mom, and I hope her dad fills that void. He was gentle and sweet with her as he placed her in the bed. "Rest babe," I say, kissing her head as I position her against me.
Heather pov We are just staring at each other. Bella rips her gifts open. She looks so happy. I watch Jasmine's parents wondering why they are here all of a sudden. "Thanks so much," she looks thrilled. They brought her all kinds of art supplies, and she got busy drawing. She was beaming. "Is
"Roman to me what happened. I'm sorry, Heather. I tried to convince them you needed time. Both just want you to have all the family support you need. Jasmine wants to get to know you, but at your pace. She has wanted to visit but thinks you will get overwhelmed. When you're ready, let us know",he lo
Molly pov I was told to take the pizza to Alpha Roman's mate, and I'm terrified as I step inside after knocking. The Alpha wolves are massive men. "I got your pizza, Alpha Roman. Do you need pain meds, Heather?"I place the food on the table. The big man by the child looks my way before doing a
"Molly, I'm going to give you pain meds and a healing shot. The x-ray technician is coming to do x-rays. I'm giving you time off, "Doctor Frank says, and I burst into sobs. "They will beat me," I sob. I'm so pathetic. "If I don't sign over my pay, I get hit," I blurt out. I feel the injection, and
Gunner pov I cradle my girl as she falls asleep, and I'm plotting their deaths. Her parents beat my girl for goddess only knows what. "Shhh tiny doll I got you," I say, kissing her cheek. I finally found my mate, and I'm pissed she was so mistreated. "We got her test results back Gunner",Doc
"I'm not bad?"she questioned, tears falling. "No, sweetheart, you aren't bad. You never were. Now I want you eating and letting us care for you. Doctor Frank wants you in the hospital for a few to get strength built up. Gunner will stay with you, "she sniffles as he rocks her, and I see her calm do
Sophia considered the question seriously before shaking her head. "Not worry. It's the right pattern. The balance is happy about it." She adjusted another stone slightly, the golden light flowing to illuminate the new configuration. "Five is better than four. Stronger shapes." As if confirming her
I began to protest, but another wave of dizziness—milder this time—reminded me that Elena's medical advice wasn't merely precautionary. My body was indeed adjusting to significant changes, and pushing beyond its limits would serve no one. "Two days," I conceded reluctantly. "But I want regular upd
Grace pov Liam nodded, leaning forward to place a gentle kiss on my forehead. "Our children were never going to be ordinary, were they? Not with us as parents." I smiled as he looked into my eyes. Lucas was a strong werewolf with Alpha blood, and Sophia was a truth seer. Both were strong as hell.
"What happened?" I asked, my voice slightly hoarse. "You collapsed in the observation gallery," Liam explained, squeezing my hand. "Gave everyone quite a scare, especially the children. Tomas has been asking about you every fifteen minutes." I attempted to sit up, but Elena moved swiftly to prev
Grace pov Two weeks after the Children's Day revelation, the Balance Center hummed with renewed purpose. I had implemented a carefully structured program to continue engaging with the children who had shown connection to the Equilibrium, while the research division refined their understanding of h
Grace pov Liam, ever practical, focused on immediate implications. "How does this affect our response to reality-shapers? Does this expanded connection give the equilibrium greater range or power?" "Not exactly, power," I replied thoughtfully. "More like... expanded awareness. Greater understand
As we discussed these implications, Sophia's block construction had grown increasingly complex. Children placed pieces with surprising precision under her guidance, creating what appeared to be a three-dimensional representation of reality patterns around the Balance Center itself. The golden light
Grace pov Latent gifts," Elena suggested, joining me as I completed my circuit of the courtyard. The Alpha and healer had attended as a representative of the supernatural communities allied with the Balance Center. "Not strong enough to manifest as active abilities, but sufficient to create resona
Grace pov Three days after the shadow attack on the pack house, the Balance Center was hosting its first-ever Children's Day. What had begun as a small educational initiative had expanded rapidly as families associated with the Center brought not just their gifted children but siblings, cousins, a