LOGINGrace 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.
I set her coffee cup down with a sharp clink. "There's no mate bond to be stressed. That's the point, isn't it? Liam doesn't remember me, doesn't want me, and is dating a pretty blonde nurse. The bond is effectively broken." "That's not how it works," Alex said quietly. "The bond doesn't break jus
Liam pov "You don't have to carry me," Grace protested, though she made no real effort to leave my arms as I moved down the hallway toward the dining room. "I can walk just fine this morning." I smirked, and a blush filled her cheels. "Humor me," I replied, pressing a kiss to her forehead. Aft
Liam pov The interrogations had started at dawn. Dad took the lead operative while I handled the second, with Jeremy overseeing the third. They'd separated them in different sections of the facility, ensuring no communication was possible between the prisoners. My subject was proving particularl
Liam pov The mountain sanctuary grew quiet as night fell, most of the pack settling into their assigned quarters. In their private room, Grace and I had found a moment of peace amidst the chaos of recent days. Our connection deepened as we came together, mate bond humming with shared emotion as we







