MasukShe raised her tear-filled eyes to mine, clearly expecting disgust or disappointment. Instead, she found reverence. "You're stunning," I said, meaning every word. "These marks—" My fingers traced one of the stretch marks gently. "These are proof you carried Hope. That you kept her safe for nine
"It's what I *know*." She pulled away from my embrace, wrapping her arms around herself again. "I've seen myself in the mirror, Aiden. I know what I look like now. And I understand if you're not—if you don't want to—" She couldn't finish. "If I don't want to what?" I asked, my voice rougher than I
Shattered Mate Bond: Book 2 Insecurities Aiden pov Three weeks. Three weeks since Hope had entered our world in a storm of blood and battle. Three weeks of sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and the most profound joy I'd ever experienced. Three weeks of watching Sera transform into an
The most beautiful sound I'd ever heard. A cry. Strong, healthy, furious at being forced from the warmth of the womb. "It's a girl," Dr. Chen announced, holding up a squirming, blood-covered, absolutely perfect baby. "You have a daughter." A daughter. Time seemed to stop as Dr. Chen cleaned
White-hot rage flooded through me. "You're behind the threats. All of them. Thomas, Madison, Courtney—they were working for you." "Working with me," she corrected. "I simply provided guidance. Funding. Connections to other wolves who understand the natural order." She gestured and more rogues emer
Shattered Mate Bond: Book 2 Battle and Birth Aiden pov The first contraction hit Sera at 3 AM. I woke instantly to her sharp inhale, her hand gripping mine with surprising strength, the mate bond flooding with pain and fear and determination. "Aiden." Her voice was tight. "I think—I think i







