Rose pov The nightmare started like it always did – with Sophia threatening the cubs, but this time something was different. Deep within my consciousness, I felt a stirring, a presence I had never noticed before. "You can't protect them," dream-Sophia taunted. "You're just a weak human..." I fel
Rose pov The moonlight bathed the clearing behind their home in silver light as I stood trembling with anticipation. Jeremy held Alexander, now a toddler, while watching me, his mate, prepare for my first shift. The slight swell of my belly, carrying our second child, made the moment even more pre
Rose pov I sensed the danger before I heard the alarm. My newly awakened wolf raised her hackles as Alexander played in the nursery, my protective instincts heightened by both her son's presence and the pup growing inside her. The pack bond flared with warning – Sophia had somehow broken free du
Rose pov Sophia escaped again, and as I fixed the nursery, she stepped in smugly. Someone had to be helping her. This is the second time she has escaped the council's enforcers. She was probably sleeping with one or more of them. I had no moment to dwell on it because she was in attack mode again.
Gunner appeared moments later, stopping short at the sight of my enormous wolf. Even the third in command seemed impressed by my transformation. "Stand down, Rose," he said gently. "We'll handle her now." He approached gently a smile on his lips. "Your wolf is beautiful sis congrats",he said as
Rose pov The first contraction woke me just before dawn, my wolf immediately recognizing that our daughter was ready to join the pack. Unlike Alexander's difficult birth, this felt natural, almost peaceful. It felt perfect ,and I wasn't scared. "Jeremy," I whispered, touching my mate's chest. "I
Rose pov The pack house was transformed for Emma's welcoming ceremony, decorated with flowers and twinkling lights. I sat in a place of honor, my newborn daughter contentedly sleeping in my arms while Alexander proudly stood guard beside them like a tiny sentinel. I never felt so loved and welcome
Jeremy pov I had chosen the perfect moment, waiting until twilight when the pack garden was bathed in golden light. Rose sat on our favorite bench, Emma sleeping peacefully in her arms while Alexander played nearby, occasionally bringing his mother flowers he'd picked. He loved making his mama hap
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