Liam pov The full moon painted their room in silver light as me and Grace prepared for the sacred mating ritual. Her gift of true-seeing showed her the pure love and devotion radiating from her mate as I took her hands in Mine. We took a ritual where I marked her fully in front of both packs and v
Grace pov My gift woke me before the danger even reached our territory. My eyes snapped open in the pre-dawn darkness, the truth-seeing power showing me threats approaching from multiple directions. My heart was raving as I sat up, fear filling me. They were coming to capture me. "Liam," I shook
Liam pov "Dad," my voice carried through our pack bonds with urgency. "We need you. Grace sees something big coming." I was hoping what she saw would not happen, but she is certain. Dad appeared almost instantly, moving with our Alphas to reach me. Through our family bond, I felt his protective
Liam pov Dad moved swiftly after leaving Grace, and I he was reaching out through long-established alliances. His first call was to Elena Blackwood. He told me to take Grace back to our place and calm her down. Our alphas were meeting with warriors as I headed to our bedroom. She was still sniffli
Liam pov The battle erupted with supernatural fury, allied packs clashing with the hunters' forces. Grace's gift guided our defense, while Sarah's probability manipulation helped counter the hunters' strategies. But no one saw the hidden weapon until it was too late. My yell for my father was too
Alex pov I floated in silver mist, and my wolf form restored to full strength in this ethereal space. Beside me, the Moon Goddess's presence shimmered like starlight given form, her beauty both terrible and magnificent. She was extremely beautiful. "Watch, my chosen wolf," her voice echoed with
Alex pov The darkness receded slowly as I fought my way back to consciousness. The first thing I became aware of was the uncomfortable hospital bed in the pack's infirmary. The second was Beth, curled up asleep on the floor beside me, one hand still reaching up to maintain contact with me even in
Beth pov With Alex awake and recovering, I finally felt I could breathe again. "I'll get us some water," I said, standing from where I had been curled against him in the hospital bed. The moment I took a step, the room tilted dangerously. Through our mate bond, Alex felt my sudden weakness. I di
When we returned to the observation room, Liam immediately came to my side, Sophia reaching for me with obvious delight. The technical team and truth-seers waited expectantly for news of what had transpired. "Phase three is complete," I announced. "The equilibrium has accepted the new approach. To
Grace pov Things finally started to feel calmer. Will she be part of this new system?" a younger truth-seer asked curiously. "Not until she's old enough to choose for herself," Liam answered firmly. "And only if she wants to be." I nodded in agreement. "Sophia will grow up understanding her
Grace pov The equilibrium was no longer the chaotic, swirling mass I had encountered before. Through the reinforced glass, it appeared more structured, its movements deliberate and rhythmic, almost like breathing. The traditional containment measures—the truth-seers who would normally be positione
I turned to the assembled truth-seers, my expression softening with empathy for what they had endured. "You've been sustaining an impossible task, forcing the Equilibrium into unnatural stasis. Your gifts have been exploited just as the Equilibrium has. The new approach will be different—voluntary s
Grace pov The Prisma Institute appeared unchanged from the outside Liam and I approached its entrance, Sophia secured in her carrier between us. But my enhanced truth-sight revealed subtle differences —heightened security protocols, nervous energy radiating from the staff, and most tellingly, the
Grace pov I paused, allowing this to sink in before delivering my final point. "The temporary stability I established won't hold indefinitely. When it falters, you'll face a choice: attempt to reimpose your failing containment methods and risk catastrophic breach, or work with me to establish a ne
I turned a page in our packets, directing their attention to a specific section. "These are my non-negotiable conditions for assisting in the transition to a balance approach. First, immediate cessation of all reality manipulation operations using the Equilibrium's power." "Impossible," Mercer obj
Grace pov Is it, Councilor Mercer?" I replied, pulling the name from Reid's files. "Or is it simply beyond the paradigm you've operated under for decades? The equilibrium isn't just a force of deception—it's a necessary counterbalance to truth in the cosmic order. Your Institute has been treating
Grace pov One week after I regained consciousness, a black convoy of vehicles pulled through the gates of the Fireside pack territory. The pack had been alerted to their arrival well in advance—a formal delegation from the Lunar Council itself, requesting an audience with Grace Matthew and the rul