LOGINOur daughter—because we had a daughter—settled against Mandy's chest, her cries quieting as she felt her mother's heartbeat. Felt safe. Felt loved. "Does she have a name?" Dr. Chen asked gently as she finished the delivery. Mandy and I looked at each other. We'd debated names for months, never q
Shattered Mate Bond: Book 3 - Tyler and Mandy ** Arrival** Tyler pov Four months later. I woke to Mandy gasping beside me, her hand clutching her very pregnant belly. "Tyler." Her voice was tight with pain. "Tyler, wake up. I think—I think it's time." I was awake instantly, my heart racin
"They'll be kind regardless," I assured her. "Baby, they're being raised by you. By us. By a pack that values omegas properly. Whatever their designation—they'll be loved. Supported. Protected." "I know." She smiled. "I just—I want them to be happy. To never know the fear and shame I grew up with.
Shattered Mate Bond: Book 3 - Tyler and Mandy **New Beginning** Tyler pov One week after Thomas's execution. Seven days of Mandy sleeping through the night without nightmares. Seven days of her smile reaching her eyes again. Seven days of watching her hand rest on her growing belly with joy i
"That's not—I'm not delusional!" Thomas's composure was cracking completely. "Mandy, tell them! Tell them you remember what we had! Tell them—" "I remember you breaking me," Mandy said quietly. "I remember spending two years in therapy trying to believe I was worth something after you convinced me
Shattered Mate Bond: Book 3 - Tyler and Mandy ** Justice** Tyler pov The Council chamber was packed. Seven Council members sat in elevated positions at the front. Alpha Aiden and Luna Sera represented Silvercrest Pack. Morrison Pack had sent their Alpha—a cold-faced man who looked like he'd r
"I'm pushing you toward your future," Grandfather replied without apology. "Grace, I've watched you and Jace together over the past few weeks. I've seen the way you challenge each other, support each other, bring out the best in each other. That's not common, and it's not something to throw away bec
I hesitated, wondering how much to admit. Then I remembered what I'd overheard about growth requiring honesty, about building things based on who we were now rather than who we'd been. "I may have... overheard... some of your conversation with Jace," I admitted quietly. "Not on purpose—I was comin
The fierce protectiveness in his tone reminded me of the conversation I'd overheard—his threat to kick my ass if I hurt Grace again, his clear respect for what she'd become. "You really believe this will work," I said. Not a question, an observation. "I know it will work," Dad corrected. "Becaus
"Would be formidable," I completed, my mind already racing through the possibilities. "Control of key mountain passes, major trade routes, diplomatic connections throughout the eastern territories. It would make us one of the most powerful packs in the entire region." "Exactly," Marcus said with s







