[Gale’s POV]I follow closely behind Chance as the others take up the rear. My heart pounds with each step. Given the situation on the grounds of the castle, I could only imagine what would be waiting for us inside."You don’t have to come." Chance murmurs, catching on to my discomfort. "I’ve alread
[Chance’s POV]"Why won’t this thing budge?" I growl, shoving at the door that is sealed tight.It had already been quite a few minutes since Gale was trapped in the fucking room ahead with Talia. This thought alone spurs anger through me, increasing my desperate need to break through the door that
[Gale’s POV]Ten minutes prior,"Mother," I repeat, unsure of whether I heard that correctly. "Armia is...""That’s right." Armia giggles. "Talon is my son, and Talia will soon be part of the family as well."As Armia speaks, Talia rubs her stomach, which is beginning to protrude. How in the hell ha
[Chance’s POV]"Don’t let them escape!" I roar as our backup finally makes their way into the room. I was happy to know that I managed to keep them distracted long enough for this. Gale was in no shape to fight, and from what I had seen of Talon’s abilities, he wouldn’t be so easy.Standing still, I
[Gale’s POV]A Week LaterI stood close to Chance’s side as Charles led us towards the new medical wing of Grishan Castle that my brother was being held in. After the battle between Talon, Talia, and Armia, we had managed to confiscate the bottle that Talia had threatened me with.After dealing with
Eight Months Later[Gale’s POV]"Arabella, should you really be attending this?" Elleric demands as I examine myself in a mirror. "You could give birth any day now. The stress isn’t good for you or the child. "Turning, I took in my brother, who I had come to realize was extremely over-protective an
"You look ridiculous." I murmur, scooting myself into the pew beside Ramone. "Shouldn’t a future king present himself better?"At my words, Ramone blanches, and I let a laugh escape me.For the past few months after Ramone’s recovery, he had been forced to learn all there was to know about the happe
[Chance’s POV]My eyes rake the crowd in front of me that is going crazy with excitement until I find Gale’s pale and shocked face between the bodies. Immediately, I begin to move, realizing that something isn’t quite right.When I manage to reach, all my eyes can focus on is the excess amount of bl
"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