What happened at night (Thiam)(Rewriting)

Chapter 23

Previously on What happened at night

Theo's Pov

As she settled back down, I exchanged a glance with Liam. In that moment, I knew that whatever challenges lay ahead, we would face them together—powerful, united, and ready to protect our daughter at all costs.

I felt a deep sense of purpose as the full moon illuminated our home. We were more than just our supernatural sides; we were parents, guardians, and a family bound by love. And as the night wore on, we would navigate the wildness of the moon together, determined to keep Parker safe and secure.

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Theo's Pov

The moon bathed everything in its silver glow, turning the nursery into something both serene and wild. My senses were heightened, everything around me sharper—clearer. The cool night air, the soft rustling of leaves outside, even the rhythmic pulse of my heartbeat echoed in my ears. I could feel every movement of the wind, the shifting of the earth, and the subtle warmth of Parker's body in her crib. Her tiny breaths were like music to my heightened senses.

Liam stood beside me in his wolf form, his muscular body vibrating with the same energy that coursed through me. We were both powerful, the full moon's effects pulling at our very core. But despite the raw intensity of the shift, I focused solely on Parker, feeling a strong need to protect her from everything—our supernatural sides included.

"She's so peaceful," Liam's voice echoed in my head, his words clear despite the primal nature of our forms. The bond between us allowed communication like this, even without speaking aloud.

I nodded, my wolf's keen eyes watching over her. "We need to make sure she stays safe through this. No matter what happens tonight."

Liam's ears perked up, and his head tilted slightly as if listening to something outside the nursery. I followed his gaze to the window, where the moonlight cast strange shadows across the floor.

I wasn't sure if it was the moon or my heightened instincts, but a deep, primal need to keep Parker close settled over me. The world outside felt sharper, more dangerous, even as our home remained a sanctuary.

We both stood perfectly still, watching over Parker's crib. As the night deepened, the moon began to reach its peak. The world around us seemed to hold its breath. It was as if time slowed, stretching between us and the vast expanse of nature outside.

Parker let out a soft sound in her sleep, a small whimper that sent a rush of protectiveness through me. My instincts flared, but I fought to remain calm. We had to control ourselves. I glanced at Liam, who met my eyes. He, too, was struggling to maintain his composure.

Our wolf sides weren't just tied to the moon; they were tied to Parker. We shared this energy—this instinct—and it bound us to her even more. Every time I looked at her, my protective instincts flared.

But I also felt the pull of the moon, a need to run, to hunt, to release the wild energy building up inside me. I closed my eyes, trying to center myself, and it was then that I felt it—Parker's heartbeat, steady and calm, in sync with mine. Her tiny presence anchored me.

Liam sat down beside me, his massive body relaxing just a little bit, but his gaze never left Parker. The bond we shared was strong, and in that moment, I knew we both felt the same. We were in this together—not just as wolves, but as parents.

"We need to be there for her," Liam said, his voice a low growl, vibrating through his chest.

I nodded. "We will be. We have to focus. For her."