Mag-log inGrace 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.
Gunner pov Kaiden and Roman walk in and sit so we can talk. Both girls are sleeping so we talk freely. "He was yelling stuff about shady business deals," Jeremy runs fingers through his hair. "Your customers know you aren't shady, Jeremy. Many told him to back off and leave, "Roman sighs out
Gunner pov I get us packed pretty quickly and open the door for Roman and Kaiden. Both look pussed as Kaiden tells a warrior to pull the footage for this area. "Get me the last two hours of security footage. Don't talk to any medical staff, "he sighs out. We couldn't really trust anyone, it seem
Jeremy pov I followed her into the bathroom, and I didn't regret it because I'm not backing down. Rise sniffles and sinks to the carpet, trying to calm herself. She is shaking. "Rose," I say, moving closer. "Please, Jeremy, don't I need a few minutes here?" she trembles out. "Look at me," I
Jeremy pov The evening sun painted the pack house kitchen in warm golden light as Rose stirred a pot of her grandmother's secret recipe stew. Jeremy leaned against the counter, supposedly helping by chopping vegetables, but his eyes kept drifting to his mate instead of the cutting board. He didn't







