[Chance’s POV]My gaze remains locked on Gale as Talia and Ramone begin to argue. By the look in her eyes, I can tell that she realizes what she has done wrong.Good, that meant that she was learning, but it seemed that she hadn’t learned enough yet. I would have to punish her later for openly disob
"Who is this with you?" A man that I vaguely remember from previous dinners named Talon asks while eyeing Gale. "And why have I never laid eyes on her before?"Again, that familiar damn rage rushes through me. Is that woman doing this just to push my buttons? There is no way that she is unaware of t
[Gale's POV]My body is alive from the forcefulness of Chance's kiss, but I know that this is wrong.I lift my hands and begin to push against his chest. However, this only spurs him to wrap his arms tightly around me, pushing our bodies even closer."We can't..." I gasp, managing to disengage my li
[Gale's POV]I kept my gaze firmly fixed on Chance as I spoke. I knew from the look he was giving me that he was confused by my words, but I just couldn’t explain this to him. This was my deepest, darkest secret and if anyone were to find out, I was as good as dead.‘Repeat that.’ Chance’s angry voi
[Chance's POV]I wake up with a jolt and scan the empty space around me. Fuck! She managed to get away with those thugs that were surrounding her.Letting out a growl, I shift back to my human form and try to ignore the rage that is boiling within. I would be damned if she managed to get away!I jum
[Gale’s POV]A sigh escapes me as I stare at the crowd below. Leave it to this foolish old man to go all out whenever he could.Three days had already passed since I was brought back to this place, and despite my best efforts, I was unable to escape. It seemed that since I ran away, my father had in
[Chance's POV]"I don't believe three will be needed." I murmur, shooting a glance towards where Gale stands silently. "One should be plenty.""Martin, are you truly going to go back on your promise?" The fat Duke hisses as his face begins to turn bright red. "Trinity has been promised to me since y
[Gale's POV]The carriage around us rattled along the bumpy road leading back to the kingdom of Langley. So far, Chance hadn't uttered a word. Instead, he kept his inquisitive gaze on me as if debating something deep. It was beginning to make me uncomfortable, but I didn't quite know what to say.Wh
"Life doesn’t work that way, sis," I sigh, forcing a smile. "And once I graduate from the academy, I plan on joining Uncle Elleric’s forces, so I won’t have time to think about things like love." "So you’re going to follow behind her," Fallon murmurs, not seeming pleased at all. "You’re going to fo
[Idris’ POV] "Are you sure you’re going back?" Mom’s eyes begin to fill with tears as she waits for a response. I don’t know exactly what she expects me to say. "Yes, I am. It’s been a month since Mateo and his underlings were killed, and the academy is finally reopening. As a student, I am requi
"Hindrick," Heather growls, coming to Utica’s defense. "I’m sure there was a reason that she did it. Why do you always have to be so nasty with anyone who isn’t Fallon?"Flinching, I keep my expression neutral while Heather’s glare burns daggers into me."Did you know?" I ask. "Or are you going to c
[Hindrick’s POV]"Welcome back!"Uncle Elleric doesn’t wait before he pulls me into a hug, crushing me against him and making me extremely uncomfortable.Growling, I work to break free, and once I manage to achieve my goal, I take a few steps back."Ever the stoic," he chuckles, taking me in. "Can’t
"He…" Fineon sighs, his frustration returning. "Gave me an earful about going off like this during such an important time for you."So dad was thinking about the upcoming alpha ceremony that I would be completing. That was kind of him, but I didn’t want him to guilt Fineon into thinking that he need
[Fallon’s POV]A month passed in a blur before things were finally beginning to become normal once again. With things being so hectic, I didn’t get to see much of Fineon since he seemed to always be busy, but this time when we met, I wasn’t going to let him go until he told me what it was that he wa
"Dad." For the second time that day, everyone was left in shock as a voice that we weren’t sure we would ever hear again reached our ears. "Leave Callie alone," Idris continues, joining Fallon to protect her. "Think of what Cyrus would want and get your shit together!" "Idris," Gale sobs, attacki
[Fineon’s POV] Returning home was a bittersweet thing, given the circumstances we were returning under. Whether it should have been a time of celebration, it was instead a moment of saying welcome back and saying goodbye. As we made landfall and began to unload, Fallon rushed off to see her parent
Growing quiet, Fineon lifts his gaze in time for the light to explode out of Mount Malum, erasing the dark clouds that remained in the sky above and allowing a brilliant blue to peek through."It’s magic," I murmur, feeling the warmth of it pressing against my skin. "Do you think it is Mateo’s final