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
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 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
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
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 Three months had passed since the transformation of the Prisma Institute. Spring had arrived in Fireside territory, bringing new growth to the forest surrounding the pack house. I sat on the wide front porch, watching Sophia crawl enthusiastically across a quilt spread on the lawn, Liam
Grace pov The situation deteriorated rapidly. Three more pack members fell to the poison, their memories of pack loyalty temporarily erased, turning them into unwitting allies of the attackers. The defensive perimeter began to collapse as the defenders were forced to subdue their own without causi
Grace pov Keep fighting!" I called to the defenders. "I can clear their minds, but only if they're within range!" Liam's head snapped up at the sound of my voice, shock and fear crossing his features at seeing me outside the safe room. He understood quickly, followed by his eyes going huge as he
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