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 At twenty-eight weeks pregnant, I stood before the full-length mirror in our bedroom, a frown creasing my forehead as I examined my reflection. I had just emerged from the shower, a towel wrapped around my hair, my naked body fully visible in the unforgiving morning light. My belly had
Grace pov When Liam returned with Lucas in his arms, the baby's face brightened with a gummy smile at the sight of me. I felt a surge of love so powerful it nearly took my breath away. This was my family—my mate, my son, and now the tiny new life beginning within me. Whatever fears the past had aw
Liam pov I smirked at her stunned face before she smiled shyly at me and spoke. Morning," she murmured, moving to press a kiss to Lucas's head again before accepting the cup of decaffeinated tea I had prepared in anticipation of her arrival. "You two are up early." "Man, time," I replied with
Liam closed the distance between us, gently taking the robe from my unresisting hands and setting it aside. "You're magnificent," he corrected, his voice low and intense as his hands came to rest on either side of my belly. "Do you have any idea what it does to me, seeing you like this? Knowing you'







