Grace pov Liam holds me till I stop crying before his mouth takes mine in a panty dropping kiss. The unalloyed joy in his expression should have been contagious and should have swept away the last of my complicated emotions. Instead, to my horror, tears welled in my eyes and began to spill down
Grace pov When Liam returned with Lucas in his arms, the baby's face brightened with a gummy smile at the sight of me. I felt a surge of love so powerful it nearly took my breath away. This was my family—my mate, my son, and now the tiny new life beginning within me. Whatever fears the past had aw
Amber pov Riverview in spring was surprisingly beautiful, I reflected as I walked along the riverfront path that gave the town its name. Flowering trees lined the banks, their delicate blossoms occasionally drifting down to land on my shoulders or in my hair. After nearly six months in my new home
Amber pov Checking the time, I realized I should head home to prepare for my dinner with James. Our relationship was still evolving, still defining itself with the careful consideration of two people who had experienced oir share of heartbreak. But there was something solid there, something genuin
"Very philosophical, Dr. Collins," I teased gently, appreciating his thoughtful response. He smiled, the expression warming his serious features. "Hazard of too many night shifts with nothing but my thoughts for company. Before you joined the Riverview ER, of course." As we reached the restauran
Grace pov As spring gave way to summer in Fireside, my pregnancy progressed steadily through the second trimester. At twenty-two weeks, my belly had rounded into a noticeable curve that drew delighted attention from pack members whenever I ventured into town. Lucas, now fourteen months old and tak
Grace pov My hand moved instinctively to rest on my rounded belly, my mind racing with the implications of this information. A human daughter. A non-wolf child in a family where wolf nature played such a significant role. "Would that present any health concerns?" I asked, practical consideration
"Sophia Matthews," Liam tested the name aloud. "I like it. Strong but feminine. Works for a wolf or human daughter." The last comment revealed that ourr conversation at the doctor's office remained present in his thoughts as well. I looked up from the book, studying his expression. "Are you truly
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
As we discussed these implications, Sophia's block construction had grown increasingly complex. Children placed pieces with surprising precision under her guidance, creating what appeared to be a three-dimensional representation of reality patterns around the Balance Center itself. The golden light
Grace pov Latent gifts," Elena suggested, joining me as I completed my circuit of the courtyard. The Alpha and healer had attended as a representative of the supernatural communities allied with the Balance Center. "Not strong enough to manifest as active abilities, but sufficient to create resona
Grace pov Three days after the shadow attack on the pack house, the Balance Center was hosting its first-ever Children's Day. What had begun as a small educational initiative had expanded rapidly as families associated with the Center brought not just their gifted children but siblings, cousins, a