"My mate is off limits. You have known this from day one. Thanks to you bitches I lost years with my family. You will never be my mate, "I text back. I hate this cunt. "If I get close enough, I'm challenging her, Roman. I will beat her. "I almost throw my phone. I sigh as I start a roast. I go che
Roman pov "She texted your phone tonight," she says. My face goes blank, and I stare into her eyes. She looks scared but also worried I may want to fuck Natalie. "Babe, you're all I ever wanted," I confess. Her eyes give away her uncertainty because I just confessed Natalie was a fuck buddy tha
"Heather, you're at the hospital, honey, and you're safe," he speaks softly to her. "Babe," I call as her eyes fluttered to open. She looks scared as she sees medical staff move around her. A portable ultrasound machine is wheeled in, and I watch her start to cry. She looks devastated. She looks s
Roman pov "Roman," she says, excited. "Meet our daughter Bella," I sigh as she pushes a child forward. I sigh as I face her and the little girl who looks nothing like me or Natalie. Kaiden rushes up and stands beside me. "We need paternity test, and you need to leave this floor," he orders he
"You are good, sweetheart. You are a very good girl. Now I have a bunch of snacks and food we can eat. Do you want some?"Heather asks softly. "Yes please",Bella sniffles, and Gunner gets them food. I watch Heather talk softly to the little girl, and I feel hate towards Natalie. She abused the chi
Roman pov "What is on your mind, babe?"I stand her up near the toilet. She sighed. She looked worried but also scared to voice her thoughts. "Can we take Bella in? If you don't want to, I understand. "She goes to say more, but my lips cut her off. After I break the kiss, she trembles. Her finger
"We get it, honey, and I promise on my life you will never be scared again. You got Gunner and me to help Roman protect you. Eve got a lot of protection as well, "he hands over chocolate as he watches Bella eat. I feel myself drifting to sleep as the music sounds from the movie. "Bow," I faintly
Roman pov I sit across from Natalie and almost cringe as her eyes go over my body like I'm a piece of meat. "You look edible, Roman," she all but purrs at me. "You look used up, Natalie. Stop with the pleasantries and tell me why you have Bella. Why is she that thin? Why are her ribs broken? W
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