Beth pov In the chaos of battle, I almost missed Melissa's scream through the pack bonds. She was helping Jeremy secure the captured traffickers when the cry for help hit me like a physical blow. 'Beth! They're taking me—' Melissa's voice cut off abruptly in my mind. I spun toward the sound, c
Beth pov I found Melissa in one of the pack's recovery rooms, where Sophia had been treating wolves injured by silver. The tawny wolf was back in human form, sitting on the edge of a bed while the witch applied a poultice to the angry red burns on her shoulder. "Beth," Melissa started to stand,
Beth pov The full moon bathed our bedroom in silver light as I stood by the windows, my skin glowing with an otherworldly luminescence. The day's events – saving Melissa, confronting Kane, strengthening pack bonds – had left m we thrumming with supernatural energy. "You're beautiful," Alex murmu
Beth pov I first noticed something was different when pack bonds started feeling... peculiar. I was in the middle of a training session with Melissa, working on defensive maneuvers, when a wave of dizziness hit me. But it wasn't just dizziness – it was as if the pack bonds had suddenly gained a ne
Beth pov Beth sensed the danger before the warning wards activated. She was in the nursery – still under construction, walls half-painted in forest scenes – when her enhanced senses caught unfamiliar scents on the wind. Her hand went instinctively to her slightly rounded belly, where her pup's ene
Beth pov The cleanup after a supernatural battle was never simple. I stood on the main house's balcony, one hand resting on her growing baby bump as I watched the pack restore order to our territory. FBI agents worked alongside wolves, processing both human traffickers and Sebastian's corrupted fo
Alexander pov Victoria chose her moment carefully. Beth was resting – her advancing pregnancy making afternoon naps necessary – when the auburn-haired wolf cornered me in my study. She'd timed it perfectly, waiting until Melissa was occupied with perimeter checks. "Alex Matthews," she practicall
Beth pov I walked into the pack's holding cells with unhurried grace, one hand resting protectively on my pregnant belly. Victoria sat in the reinforced cell, still managing to look elegant despite her circumstances. Her perfect features arranged themselves into a sneer as I approached. "Come to
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