LOGINGrace 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.
"You obviously don't care about Tabby, so give her to us," I say, watching her. She keeps hate filled eyes on Jasmine. "Nope, I will get money for her. He had to have been paid to work for you. Shouldn't he have some kind of life insurance. I deserve compensation for having that thing grow inside
"Please don't leave me," she sobs, and I nod to Doctor Frank and get her to look in my eyes as he checks her. I purr, and Tabby rubs her hair. "You're okay...your okay...we are here, and we plan to stay," Tabby sings, and Eve looks at her. Tabby smiles as she puts her forehead to Eve's, and I watc
Jasmine pov Tabitha is the sweetest little girl I ever laid eyes on, and that says a lot considering who her mother was. Alice hasn't been back or even called to see if her child is alive or dead. We took Tabby home, and everyone there loves her. She sits with Eve most days and rubs her belly gent
Kaiden pov Good, you are all here," says a voice I don't want to hear right now. I turn and push Jasmine behind me as Cecilia stands, pointing a gun at us. "Stand down," I alpha order her. She sneers at us. "Your alpha shit doesn't work on me, lover. I can't be affected by that since you boote







