Building Bonds

Bent But Not Broken, Book 2

By: Louise Mallory

Narrated by: Penny Carrington

Re-edited 5/24/25
Levi's world turns upside down when she discovers that the supernatural is real. Her life, once ordinary, becomes a whirlwind of revelations as she grows closer to her family and friends—Pops (John), Dad (Jack), Gramps (William), Miles, Zeke, Drake, Mason, Darren, Sam, Dylan, and Ryan. Levi struggles with changes within herself, noticing shifts in her senses and abilities. Her photographic memory, mimicry, and empathic skills sharpen, and she begins to heal faster than ever. A shocking blood test reveals that both Jack and John are her biological fathers, hinting at even more fathers. This discovery challenges everything Levi thought she knew about her family and suggests secrets her mother may have hidden. The complexity of her lineage adds urgency to her quest as she scrambles to understand the implications of her unique heritage.

As Levi immerses herself in the supernatural world, Gramps introduces her to a hidden library, where she pushes her abilities to the max. Her photographic memory allows her to absorb everything she can from the books. Levi learns that her mother's family were witches and that all of them are dead. This revelation adds to her feelings of isolation but drives her to learn more. As Levi's powers grow, she becomes more connected to her dad, pops, and gramps, each playing a crucial role in her journey. She discovers that Jack is a jaguar and John and William are panthers. They support her through the bewildering discovery of her multiple fathers and the mystery of her mother's past. Levi's supernatural awakening looms, enhancing her senses, speed, and healing abilities during this pre-awakening phase, but she doesn't fully awaken in this book.

Levi's determination to uncover her past and control her powers propels her forward, but each answer leads to more questions.

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