MasukGrace 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.
Grace pov The simple permission—to be vulnerable, to release the constant self-control I maintained as a human mated to a werewolf, as a mother, as a woman determined to prove my resilience after nearly losing everything—broke something open inside me. The tears came faster now, accompanied by sof
Liam pov I smiled, my arm steady around her waist. "Oh, the wolf is plenty alert," I assured her. "But we've both learned that you know your body best. My job is to support, not to control or panic." The mature perspective reflected how far we had come—not just from the traumatic circumstances o
Grace pov That's thoughtful of you," I managed, my natural grace rising above the strangeness of the situation. "Lucas is at preschool this morning, but I can make sure he gets it." "And this must be Sophia," Amber observed, her gaze moving to the bassinet with professional interest rather than
Liam pov The reference to that difficult time—her pregnancy with Lucas while I was lost in amnesia, building a life with someone else—created a momentary shadow in our bond, a flicker of old pain not completely healed despite all the progress we had made. I hated how bad I hurt her. She was so sca







