"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
[Chance’s POV]Shock rolls through me as I pull back and look at Gale’s rage-filled eyes. What the hell caused her attitude to change so quickly and why did her rejection feel like a thousand needles stabbing into my heart."If you don’t get out, I’ll scream." She growls, her eyes flashing silver."
[Gale’s POV]"Is he the father of your pup?" Tyson asks quietly, catching me by surprise. "He is, isn’t he?""I don’t know." I admit, turning and giving a smile. "Even if he is, I won’t allow him to trap me at his side simply because I am carrying his child.""Are you sure?" Tyson pushes. "With ever
"M-miss," Elaina stammers. "What is that?""What?" I ask, lifting my hand and touching the sensitive skin where my mark spot is. Oh...Dammit, with everything going on, I had almost fully forgotten about the bastard that snuck into my room and claimed I was his. But now that his cocky face was poppi
[Gale’s POV]"It’s time to get out." Elaina announced, after what felt like hours of beautiful relaxation."Must I?" I sigh, not wanting this moment of peace to end."We have to dry you and make you beautiful." She insists, bursting my bubble.Sighing, I got out of the tub and lifted my arms so that
[Gale’s POV] After a quick costume change, I make my way into the banquet hall, where a string quartet is now playing so guests can dance. No one pays me any mind as I pass through like a ghost until I reach the refreshments table and begin to sip on a glass of water. "It is all pretty intimidatin
[Chance’s POV] I watch as fire balls come crashing into the room, causing utter chaos to erupt around us. Reaching out, I pull Gale towards me while Talia watches the whole scene with shock. "Chance, take me out of here." She demands abruptly, her gaze shifting to me and Gale."Are you really prote
"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