✰ 3 stars ✰
“You and Lev, you’re the best things that ever happened to me. You’re good for me, firecracker.
Please, help me be good for you as well.”
You see, Amina, this's why we can't have good things? Or not. Well, it hurts, but ah, sometimes you just gotta believe in a happy ending. 🥺
So very vague, but yeah, that question about Palani that tore me up last time? Sweet, strong Palani, second-in-command, Lidon's everything, Vieno's first love, Enar's strength - of course, he would be the perfect choice to rip open one's heart. And for the better half, that hurt definitely showed its true colors. But, lest the alpha ever doubt an Omega's Power again. 🙂↔️🙂↔️ Be it the True Omega, or an omega not so very much like an omega; they can surprise you. Not resort to stereotypical archetypes and make a name and a presence for themselves that defies history and norms. To prove their worth is so much more so than what society and generational expectations demand of them. 🫡
Vieno and Sivney proudly earned their keep here. It's in the little gestures or the grandest of them, they enriched their loved ones lives in ways impossible to repay or even describe. Vieno's strength and resolve - emboldened by his love for his mates was beautifully portrayed - tender raw emotion that seeped into the core of the pack. ❤️🩹❤️🩹 The shock and the feelings were just pure palpitations of the fear of the unknown. It's a testament to not adhere to labels that both of them stand out and stand proud; that makes them an indomitable presence with their fated mates that really had me impressed by both of them.
“I love you two so fucking much it scares me, but it’s worth it. Even if we…”
The trio of Naran, Lev and Sivney still have their own obstacles to overcome; it's to know that neither of them are expendable to keep their relationship afloat is the cursory point they have to work on. Each of them worked hard to prove that they were here for the long run - to trust and respect and believe that their connection is heartfelt and true and theirs. - that strength truly is in numbers and that they truly were fated mates - even if the fear of being rejected was so very great. 😟 As frustrating as it may be, with so much water under the bridge, with patience and some tender loving and passionate affection for them to stop talking in circles and brave and brace for the inevitable. 🩶🤎🤍
Whether it is Lev having guarded, jaded Sivney believe that there is no chance in hell that he is a third wheel, if it is how Naran ensures that even without his legs, his love is all the strength he needs, if it is Sivney being an omega that is both domineering and brave and steadfast - that he derives pleasure in giving pleasure, without a sign of weakness - even as he keeps his heart closed off. 😟 Through understanding, they grow to love one another on a deep level - sexual explorations of intimacy that awaken and heighten each of their desires - while still learning to find their place amongst themselves and see what position they each hope to have for their future. 🫂
“We are four, and we are one. Four hearts, one soul. Four bodies, one mind. What we have bound together, no man will ever break apart.”
Some welcome surprises, some painful discoveries, some momentous occasions, some tender gestures - even if it was frustrating at times to know that you want someone, just not sure if it is right to have someone that makes their dynamic interesting. 🥹 Or to feel so helpless when resources are limited and you don't have anything in your power to do something in order to save someone's life. Testing the courage and loyalty of your mates, while also fearing that you don't have the power for change. Pain and hurt and courage - mix them together and you see how far the OT4 have come since their humble days. How their bond is tested as well as the line that binds the pack. So much love - so much overflowing love. Just no words, except grateful that the hurt was not forever, and that their future was forever. 🤧🌟
I still do get slightly squeamish at the whole public sex thing! Yes, it does enhance their powers and impacts their shifting - 'that public sex was born in love, in a deep desire to be connected' - but I, personally, do feel a little uncomfortable and ashamed! It still does make for some great jokes amongst everyone and spurns everyone's libido into action, but I'd prefer all the action to be behind closed doors, thank you very much. ☺️ Although, I do love it when they become wolves - the way they're described, they sound so pretty. And uff, the overkill of Naran calling Lev and Sivney by their nicknames was a little too much! 😫 Especially names like babyface and firecracker - shudder - I don't think he ever addressed them by name, come to think of it.... But, yeah, that continuous usage at times spoiled my enjoyment of their chemistry at certain moments. 🙅🏻♀️
“I’ve never believed in fate and magic as much as I do now, and I intend to savor every minute of this wonderful thing called life.”
As we inch closer to the end of the series, we also get a glimpse of how just divided and torn the world has become over the traditional norms and the shift of a civil war brewing amongst the alpha and omega. 😥 There is trepidation and uncertainty of expanding their pack to further destinations that will ensure their safety, even if the risk is unfathomable for them. It is a test of courage and resilience that will ensure that their legacy will continue, as well as protect their loved ones from harm. It is built upon the level of love and trust and closeness that they've become a family that has them caring for each other's well-being. 🙏🏻
I feel sad though that a dynamic that has the potential for being the most intriguing one doesn't seem to have a book of its own...Heck, I thought they would be the next trio but alas, disappointment abounds. 😅 But, as much as it is hard to do the due diligence for each character, I do still appreciate how the author is doing their best to keep each name alive and their presence felt. 🤍🐺