Jeremy pov Snow fell softly outside the pack house windows as Rose brought our sixth child into the world on a peaceful winter morning. Unlike her previous births, this one felt like a gentle whisper – her wolf guiding their youngest into existence with practiced ease. "One more push, love," I e
Alexander pov The acrid smell of burning oil assaulted Alexander Matthews' enhanced senses before the tow truck even pulled into the lot. He wiped his hands on the shop rag tucked into his back pocket, his wolf stirring beneath his skin at the approaching vehicle. Something about this one felt dif
"He tried to pull me from my car. I got scared, so I pulled in here. I didn't mean to run, "she sniffles, and I gather her close and purr. "Where are you hurt, sweet girl?"I ask, and she starts crying. Her face goes into my chest, and my wolf starts pacing. He wants out to beat that fuckers ass. I
Beth pov Beth Howard stared at the fluorescent lights above her hospital bed, trying to ignore the whispers that filtered through the partially closed door. Her head throbbed where it had struck the window, and each breath sent sharp pains through her ribs, but neither compared to the hostility ra
Alexander pov Alexander Matthews had never struggled to control his wolf before. But standing in the hospital corridor, listening to the snide comments about my mate, my canines threatened to descend. The bitter scent of jealousy and spite from the nurses' station set my teeth on edge. "Did you
Beth pov I was picking at my hospital breakfast when two detectives entered my room. One was local – I recognized him from yesterday's brief interview after the crash. The other wore a crisp FBI windbreaker and carried herself with federal authority. My fork clattered against the tray as my hands
Beth pov The discharge process took longer than expected, giving me plenty of time to second-guess my decision to accept Alex's offer. I stood in the hospital room, clutching the small bag of belongings his dad had retrieved from my apartment, and tried to quiet the voice in my head, screaming tha
Beth pov The scream tore from my throat before I was fully awake. In my nightmare, I was back in that storage room, but this time, the traffickers caught me. James River's cold eyes watched as his men dragged me toward a waiting van, past rows of terrified girls I had failed to save. I bolted up
Grace pov Good birthday," she declared with satisfaction. "Everyone's patterns were happy." "Yes, they were," I agreed softly. "Did you enjoy your party?" Sophia nodded sleepily. "The Balance liked it too. And baby brother." Her small hand reached out to touch my belly with surprising gentlene
I accepted the cake gratefully. Pregnancy cravings had given me an unprecedented sweet tooth, much to Sophia's delight. "How's our birthday girl doing?" "Currently explaining to her friends how the presents create a 'harmony pattern' when arranged properly," Liam replied, his expression filled wit
Grace pov **Six Months Later** The late afternoon sun cast a golden glow across the meadow behind Fireside pack house. Children's laughter filled the air as a small gathering celebrated Sophia's second birthday. The toddler presided over the festivities with a serene dignity that occasionally ga
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