[Gale's POV]My eyes flick around the room as Charles busies himself taking my pulse and checking my temperature before he begins to draw my blood. He insisted it was a precaution to avoid spreading disease, but something about the change in his attitude left me feeling like something was wrong with
[Gale's POV]My body shook as I violently heaved the coppery-tasting liquid that was making its way up my throat. What was this and why was it happening?"Seems you have it too." Charles murmurs, continuing to watch the scene. "This is further proof you are the princess.""Has what too?" Armia snaps
[Chance’s POV]"Did damaging my desk help you feel better?" Gavin asks as the desk snaps in two and all the papers on it topple to the ground. "Did it help you find Gale?""I don’t know." I growl, feeling my rage building even more. "Let me try again and see."Grabbing the edge of one half of the de
"It revolves around her past." Gavin continues, finally turning around to face me. "She didn’t want anyone to know, but she has a certain... illness that has been slowly killing her day by day."Sucking in a sharp breath, I tried to make sense of what it was that Gavin had just told me. She was sick
[Fineon’s POV]Once I was fully dressed, I began to pull the boy I had knocked out towards a bush. I needed to make sure he was hidden before I went inside. If someone were to find him or he woke up before I located the princess, all of this would be pointless.Satisfied that he wouldn’t be found, I
[Gale’s POV]I watch as the excitement on the boy's face turns to sadness and something in my heart tugs. Was this proof that we were acquainted?"Are you really going to stay here?" He asks quietly, disappointment lacing his words. "What about the others? They’re worried sick about you. ""This is
"PUT ME DOWN!" I snap, kicking out and connecting with Ramone’s stomach."Ooofff." He gasps, loosening his hold and allowing me to easily land on my feet. "What was that for?" He puffs, rubbing the spot where I had hit."Don’t just pick me up like I’m some ragdoll." I growl, taking a few steps back.
[Chance’s POV]"What was that?" I growl, storming towards the little twerp. "Repeat that.""She lost her memory." Fineon responds, standing his ground. "She doesn’t remember anything past waking up on Reiki Island.""Reiki island?" I repeat, feeling shock rush through me. "How the hell did she manag
"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