I stand, keeping one arm around Elara’s shoulders. "Not today. Today, I’m just watching. You and your sister are going to lead the grounding exercises for the younger pups."
Asher puffs out his chest slightly. "I can do that."
"I know you can," Kade says, standing up and brushing off his knees. "Remember what we talked about. You don't force them to ground. You show them how."
"Show, don't force," Asher repeats dutifully.
"Go on, then," I say.
Asher grabs Elara’s hand. She looks up at him, her silver eyes bright, and lets him lead her toward the stairs. I watch them go, my heart swelling with a fierce, protective joy. They are so different, yet so perfectly balanced. Asher, the amplifier, learning the profound strength of restraint. Elara, the stabilizer, learning the courage to let h
