[Gale’s POV]I try to keep conscious as Talia makes her way forward and stops beside Griffin. I can feel her excitement radiating from her and realize that this was all set up by her, the poisoning included."I’m a little disappointed that you still have your memories." Talia huffs, narrowing her ga
[Chance’s POV]A roar of anger escaped me as I realized that Gale was truly gone. How the hell was this even possible? Who was brave enough to take what was mine?Turning, I stormed out of the room and made my way to check in with the others. I could only hope that I was overreacting and that she wa
[Chance’s POV]Talia stares at me in both disbelief and hurt as she processes my words. I try to find any sign of guilt on her face, but dammit, she was a great actress."Did you just accuse me?" Talia asks quietly, as tears begin to brim in her eyes. "I was hurt trying to help her and you can only
[Gale’s POV]The feeling of swaying and the sound of water lapping against wood roused me, drawing me out of the darkness that was consuming me. For a moment, confusion rushes through me as I try to figure out what is going on. But once the confusion vanishes, I’m left with a strong sense of rage an
"You’re lying." She snaps, composing herself once more. "How could a trained warrior be caught like this?""I was betrayed."Anger rolls through me as I remember Griffin’s betrayal. After all those years of friendship, he was actually willing to turn on me. When I managed to escape I would be sure t
[Gale’s POV]Jumping up, I look around for something to use as a weapon while the lycans approach me. Below, I can hear the sounds of the prisoners becoming free and can only hope that they are capable of fighting.‘We need to do something.’ Anya growls as I continue to back up. ‘The difference in s
[Chance’s POV]"What do you want?" I ask slowly. "Keep in mind that there is only so much that I’m capable of doing."I wasn’t sure exactly what it was that Donald wanted, but I could only hope it wasn’t something that would betray Langley."If ever there is a time that I need your pack's help, I ca
[Chance’s POV]My body crashed into hard marble, cracking a few ribs and dislocating my shoulder. Beside me, Ramone let out a string of profanities before sitting up and looking around."Fuck that bastard king." He growls, "He expected us to come.""Of course he did." I snap, grabbing my arm and beg
"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