[Gale’s POV]The world around me spins as I clutch at my stomach. Nausea is threatening to overtake me, but I desperately try to stop it. I shouldn't have drank that moon water. I knew that, but I did it anyway, and now I was reaping the consequences.‘You know, you’re a light weight.’ Anya tsks. ‘W
[Gale’s POV]Pain rushed through me as I began to stand. For the most part, the world had stopped spinning, and I was actually able to help fight the bandits."What do you think you’re doing?" Chance hisses from beside me. "Stay down.""No."He could consider me stubborn all he wanted to, but I wasn
[Chance’s POV]Unease rolled through me as the carriage around us rattled with each dip and bump in the road. Why were all of these assailants committing suicide after being apprehended? Who would be so determined to remain anonymous that they could force something like that to even happen?Letting
[Gale’s POV]Excitement rolled through me, but I wasn’t sure if it was the bustling street around me or the fact that Chance was holding my hand tightly. Where our skin touched, pleasant tingles radiated, causing my core to throb and me to flush with embarrassment."Anything in particular you want t
"What did you say?" I’m not sure if I heard the irritating child correctly. "Did you say that the king was killed? How is that possible? "From what I could remember about the king of Grishan, he was a strong military leader who was a master swordsman. How could it be possible that he was killed so
[Chance's POV]The room around us grew quiet as I stared Ramone's drunk ass down. It looked like they were expecting a good show, and I couldn't wait to let them down."I told you I had a meeting at a pub." Ramone points out, seeming completely unphased by my sudden actions."Yes, a pub." I huff, "N
[Gale’s POV]My eyes follow Chance and Ramone as they disappear into the slowly settling crowd around us. I hoped that they managed to get some information."Do you want to go with them, miss?" Fineon asks, drawing my attention back to him."Hm?" I ask, giving a smile. "No, I’m fine staying here wit
"Let her do this, miss." Fineon beams, skipping up beside me. "Andria is the best of the best at turning a zero to a ten and her clothes are all made from the finest silk.""Fineon, don’t say that." Andria huffs in embarrassment. "I’m just happy to have anything."At her words, my heart flips painfu
"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