Gunner pov The first sign was a flutter in the mate bond – so slight Gunner almost missed it as he sat between Molly's bed and the twins' crib. But then it came again, stronger, like a spark catching flame. "Molly?" he whispered, hardly daring to hope. Luna and James, now three months old, stirr
Rose pov The pack gathering was in full swing, celebrating Molly's recovery and the three new cubs. Rose sat in a comfortable chair, baby Alexander sleeping peacefully in her arms, when she caught the scent of unfamiliar wolf approaching – female, unmated, and radiating deliberate attraction. This
Jeremy pov The first warning was a shift in the wind, bringing unfamiliar wolf scents – too many, too aggressive. My head snapped up from my dance with Rose just as Roman and Kaiden let out an alpha's warning howl. Loud howls that alerted everyone danger was near. "Rogues!" The cry went up as da
Jeremy pov Once the pack house was secured and Alexander was safely sleeping in his bassinet, Rose finally let herself really look at Jeremy's injuries. Deep claw marks ran across his chest and arms, his shirt torn and bloodied from protecting them. Though his wolf healing had already begun, the
Jeremy pov Dawn's first light filtered through their bedroom window as Rose stirred awake, surrounded by my warmth and protective embrace. My wolf had kept me close all night, unwilling to let her go after their intimate hours together. Through their mate bond, I know she could feel my contentment
Jeremy pov The warning came through pack channels – Sophia had been spotted at the edges of neighboring territories, gathering more rogues to her cause. I found Rose in their garden, watching Alexander crawl after a butterfly when I caught her scent, changing with fear as Gunner approached with th
Alexander chose that moment to let out a determined little growl, his tiny wolf already responding to the protective energy around him. Despite the tension, it made them all smile. He watched his mom as she sniffles. "See?" I touched my son's cheek tenderly. "Even our boy knows what matters. His
Rose pov I had just settled all three cubs down for their afternoon nap in the nursery when I caught an unfamiliar scent. Her time with the pack had heightened her senses enough to recognize the danger – Sophia had somehow breached their defenses. She was here. "Clever little human," Sophia's vo
Liam pov It happened naturally, on a quiet evening in the pack house gardens. Grace was sitting with me on our favorite bench, watching the sunset paint the sky in gold. Her nightmares had grown less frequent, and her gift of true-seeing showed her nothing but genuine love and protection in my eve
Liam pov Grace's scream tore through the night, jerking me awake from where I had been sleeping in the chair beside her bed. Through our mate bond, I felt her terror as the nightmare gripped her. She was thrashing around and begging for them to stop. "Grace," I called softly, careful not to touc
Liam pov Once Grace was stable and sleeping under Beth and Sophia's care, my rage could no longer be contained. My wolf paced beneath my skin, demanding vengeance for our mate's injuries. "We hunt," Alex said simply, recognizing the look in my son's eyes. Through our pack bonds, we felt mom's wo
Liam pov I was patrolling the outer boundaries of Fireside and Paw pack territories when I caught the scent - vanilla and wildflowers, mixed with the metallic tang of blood. My wolf surged forward instantly, recognizing something vital even before his human mind understood. I found my mate and she
Liam pov I noticed it during afternoon training. Luna and Alexander were sparring, their movements perfectly synchronized, when something shifted in the pack bonds. My sister stumbled slightly, her silver-touched eyes widening as she met Alexander's golden gaze. The mate bond snapped into place wi
Liam pov My enhanced hearing caught the sound of soft crying coming from my mother's bathroom. I had just finished an intense training session where I had mastered a complex combat technique, making my father beam with pride. But now, his wolf stirred with concern at my mother's distress. "Mom?"
Beth pov I stood at the window of my study, watching my children train in the yard below. Liam, now fifteen, moved with the fluid grace of both wolf and warrior as he sparred with his sister. Luna, thirteen, matched him move for move, her silver-touched eyes flashing as she combined human strategy
Melissa pov My labor started during the full moon, as if the goddess herself had chosen the timing. Beth sat beside my bed, little Luna sleeping peacefully in her arms, while Caleb paced nervously and Sophia prepared my birthing supplies. "I don't know how you did this twice," Melissa gritted th
Beth pov The chaos had finally settled, leaving peaceful moonlight streaming through the windows of our house's master bedroom. I reclined against a mountain of pillows, my newborn daughter cradled in one arm while Liam snuggled against my other side. Alex stood watching his family, his heart so f