[Fallon’s POV]I'm not sure how long we stood there, staring at the spot where Uncle Ramone and the hydra had vanished, as it was quickly covered by the falling snow. It could have been mere seconds, maybe even minutes.It was almost as if time itself had stopped and ceased to exist the minute that crevice opened and took our loved one away from us."We should…" Fineon began as a shiver overtook me. "Try to find shelter." He finished, drawing me closer in an attempt to use his body warmth to help me."Yeah."It was all I could manage while trying not to accept that Uncle Ramone was gone.The trek out of the Glacies was a morose one as I tried to process my thoughts and figure out what to say to the others when we reunited with them. I already knew that we would be the ones to blame for Uncle Ramone’s disappearance, and honestly, we deserved it.‘You deserve it.’ A small voice in the back of my head announces sending another wave of pain through me. 'If you weren't so weak, none of thi
[Fineon's POV]'Don't just lay there!'Franz's voice is full of rage as it echoes in my head. However, I continue to not move.Contrary to his belief, I deserved exactly what was happening. It was because of my carelessness that Ramone was missing, and it was because of my ridiculous obsession that Fallon carried a piece of my mark on her neck."Cyrus, you need to calm down." Fallon hisses, continuing to use her body as a shield. A nice body I might add. If this situation were any different, I wouldn't be able to control myself. "Can't you give us the chance to explain?""Explain?" Cyrus snaps, "What the hell is there to…. Wait…" Cyrus' expression slowly shifts from rage to disbelief as he takes in Fallon's beautifully flushed face. He doesn't need to speak for me to know he understands what is happening. "No fucking way."The energy around us shifts as Cyrus' anger ramps up another level."There's something you should know." Fallon murmurs, deciding to bite the bullet. "But I need yo
[Fallon’s POV]I move to follow Fineon but stop as Cyrus’ hand wraps around my arm. Frowning, I turn to meet his disapproving gaze and wait for him to say what he needs to say."What?""What is going on between the two of you?"Cyrus' voice is cold, and I know no matter what I say, he isn't going to approve. If that was the case, then I guess it wouldn't hurt to just put it out in the open."Isn’t it obvious?"Honestly, I was sure that both my brothers knew of my love for Fineon since we were young, but I wasn’t sure of the extent of it. However, if they thought I didn’t see their pitying looks from time to time, they were wrong. Each and every time they would catch me pining away, I would see just how sorry they felt, but I still didn't let that stop me."He’s my mate." I sigh when Cyrus continues to stare me down. "There, happy?""No." Cyrus’ responds, his face turning colder. I can tell from the look of hostility that is beginning to form on his face that he isn’t just going to acc
[Fineon's POV]Fallon's body shivers as her face becomes guarded. The arms that wrap tightly around her legs tense and untense while trying to stop whatever demon she is fighting. She looks so fragile in this moment that I want to do everything in my power to protect her, but I know if I treat her like a damsel, she won't like it.I continue to wait as she gets her thoughts together. It's easy to tell that whatever she is going to say isn't easy, and I have to fight the urge to tell her that it was fine if she didn't speak."That guy," she begins quietly, her voice shaking. "May also be..."Another shiver rolls through her, stopping whatever is to come next, but I have a feeling I already know what she was trying to say."Then I'll just have to make you so wrapped up in me that he doesn't matter." I say, jumping the gun. "No matter what, I’m not going to let anyone else touch you."Fallon’s eyes grow wide as the words leave my lips. I don’t know if she is shocked by what I’m saying or
[Fineon’s POV]The next day I stood outside, taking in the piles of snow that the blizzard from the previous day had left. It would make the journey ahead a little more tricky, but it was still doable.Taking a quick glance over my shoulder, I take in Fallon as she speaks with Cyrus. I’m sure that they’re planning their journey back to Langley.After finishing with our discussion the day before, she had no issues convincing Cyrus to accompany her back home so that she had some sort of protection since she was currently unable to connect with her wolf. Once that was finished, it was decided that we would go our separate ways.A pang shoots through me knowing that I’ll be separated from Fallon for a bit, but I am hopeful that it won’t take too long to find Idris and the others and rescue them from Parker’s grasp.Shaking off the loneliness I already feel, I turn my attention to my team, who are already awaiting orders."Have you made contact with team B?" I ask Ramone, who is standing i
[Fallon’s POV]I watch as Fineon and the others quickly disappear, running headfirst into danger, and I have to fight the urge to join them. However, I’m already aware that if I even tried, I would simply get in the way, and the only thing I can do to help now is to go somewhere safe.Sending a mental plea for him to be careful, I just watch until he is completely out of sight. "Are you ready?" I ask Cyrus, turning my attention towards where he stands, looking in the same direction I just had. "We need to get going just in case there are others waiting to attack.""Yeah, I'm ready." He responds, giving a stretch.I watch as Cyrus shifts and then twitches his head, indicating for me to climb on his back."I can…" I begin, but stop as a growl of protest escapes his lips. "Fine, but I'm truly more than capable of walking."'If you go like that, it'll take us a week to get home.' Cyrus' condescending voice announces in my head. 'Just stop being stubborn and get on.'Rolling my eyes, I cl
[Fallon’s POV]"Repeat that."Mom’s brows furrowed as she tried to process what I had just said. It seemed that she wasn’t connecting with Artemis’ energy since my first shift. Did that mean that she was feeling my wolf then?"My wolf," I say slowly, still trying to fully process what is happening. "Artemis..." The name seems odd as things I had questioned growing up began to make more sense. "Does this mean that she wasn’t truly my wolf?"Asking the question seemed absurd, but it needed to be stated. Was Artemis truly my wolf after all, or was she another being entirely?Frowning, I found myself once again recalling that horrible time with the traffickers, the pain of that mark being burned into my back, and then Artemis’ appearance."I’m not sure." Mom admits, "But there’s a way to find out.""How?""I may know some people that can help."Confusion rolls through me as a small smile of fondness begins to form on mom’s lips. However, before I can question her further, many howls sound
[Fallon’s POV]Panic begins to claw at me as I pull at the door that is keeping me in and everyone else out.From beyond, I can hear Cyrus’ footsteps growing further and further, until I’m sure that he’s truly just going to leave me locked away."CYRUS!" I scream, slamming my hands against the door. "LET ME OUT!"I’m not sure exactly what is going on, but with each passing minute that I’m trapped in my room, my fear grows more and more.It feels as though I will forever be here, and that leaves me desperate to escape."PLEASE, CYRUS!"My hands, which clutch the door’s handle, begin to shake as I fumble to try to get out.By this point, I’m beginning to feel manic, and all I want is to escape this room."Anika…"Flinching, I slowly begin to look around my room, trying to determine where the voice came from, but everywhere I look, it's empty.Was I hearing things in my state of panic?"Anika…"The voice is deep, and something about it makes my heart begin to race. What the hell was goin