Liam pov A blush spread across Grace's cheeks at my unabashed admiration. "Pregnancy hormones must be affecting your vision," she joked, attempting to deflect the intensity of my gaze. I shook my head, unwilling to let her dismiss my genuine reaction. "My vision is perfect," I insisted, moving t
"Do you believe me now?" I asked softly, my hands moving to frame her belly. "That I find this—you—not just beautiful but powerfully, almost overwhelmingly desirable?" Grace turned slightly to meet my gaze, vulnerability and hope mingling in her expression. "I'm trying to," she admitted. "It's jus
Liam pov The following evening, I arrived home from the garage earlier than usual, having delegated the final appointments to Jake so he could continue the connection me and Grace had reestablished the night before. Lucas was still with my parents—Mom had texted mid-morning to suggest keeping him
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
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 The confession revealed a superstitious fear I hadn't fully understood before—Grace's concern that this pregnancy might somehow upset the delicate balance of our reconstructed happiness, might invite new challenges to test a bond already stretched beyond what most could endure. "Life do
Grace pov At thirty-nine weeks pregnant, I stood by the nursery window, gazing out at the autumn forest surrounding our cabin. The trees had transformed into a tapestry of red, gold, and amber, leaves occasionally drifting down in the gentle evening breeze. The changing season seemed fitting—natur
Grace pov The perspective struck me as perfectly, beautifully true. Our daughter wasn't just another child but a symbol of possibilities beyond recovery, beyond healing—the beginning of a chapter that wasn't defined by what they had overcome but by what they would create together moving forward. S
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