Liam pov Amber was surprised to see me mid-afternoon, opening her door in scrubs, clearly just home from her hospital shift. "Liam? What's wrong?" she asked, concern evident in her expression. "We need to talk," I said, following her inside. Amber's apartment was small but immaculately kept,
Liam pov She hung up on me, so I called her back. Once she answered, I tried to talk. "Mom—" "No, you listen to me now," Mom interrupted, her voice trembling with emotion. "That girl has never asked you for a single thing since your coma. She's respected your need for space, your confusion, ev
Liam pov Dr. Winters' office was located in a converted Victorian house on the outskirts of Fireside pack, far enough from the town center to offer privacy to her werewolf patients. The building was surrounded by towering pines, the forest providing a natural barrier between the practice and the n
Liam pov I frowned. "How bad is it?" I asked again as she froze at the door. Her hand on the door knob. "You'll see for yourself," Dr. Winters replied. "Just remember that with proper treatment, including today's procedure, these changes can be reversed. This isn't permanent." With that less-t
Liam pov The recognition wasn't memory, wasn't emotion—it was pure animal instinct, my wolf responding to a biological truth my human mind couldn't access. For the first time since waking in the hospital with missing years, I felt his wolf and human sides align in shared concern. "How's Lucas?"
"I'm going to serve as a conduit to help balance the energy flow," she explained. "You may feel sensations of heat, cold, or pressure. This is normal. Just continue breathing together and allow the process to unfold." As Dr. Winters closed her eyes in concentration, I felt an immediate intensifica
"Excellent. And you, Liam?" "Connected," I admitted, the word inadequate but the only one he could find. "Like there's a... presence in my awareness that wasn't there before." I didn't add that it felt simultaneously foreign and deeply familiar, a contradiction my rational mind struggled to reconc
Liam pov The morning sunlight filtered through the pine trees surrounding Dr. Winters' office as they prepared to leave. I stood awkwardly in the waiting area while my parents spoke in hushed tones with Dr. Winters. Grace sat nearby, her posture carefully controlled as though each movement require
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