A Year Later[Gale’s POV]I stare at the woman looking back at me from the mirror. She is like a stranger, but also like an old friend who has always been there. However, she was definitely not the same woman from two years ago.This woman was stronger and wiser. She was more confident and sure of h
"Could you two stop?" I sigh, giving both disapproving looks. "Today is a day of happiness and merriment. Stop with the bickering. ""He started it." Elleric huffs."Nope." Chance chuckles. "That was you.""Enough!" I snap. Turning to Elleric, I give him a nod and gently unwrap my arm from his. "Tha
[Chance’s POV]Gale and I sit together, taking in our post-wedding party beginning to take a turn due to too much excitement and alcohol. Once we finished with our ceremony, the grounds were quickly turned into a dance floor, and food, drinks, and alcohol were prepared while we changed into somethin
"Is everything alright?" Andria whispers, concern flashing in her eyes. "Do you need any help?""Don’t wake Fallon." I respond, continuing through the living room and heading down the hall that led towards the bedrooms and my office."You’re overreacting." Gale says again. "All of this isn’t necessa
[Gale’s POV]"Mommy, mommy!" Letting a slow smile spread across my lips, I watched as Fallon rushed towards me with dandelions clasped in her pudgy little hands. "Flowers!""They’re beautiful." I murmur, accepting her gift. "Did you know, if you blow their seeds you can make a wish and it will come
"How far apart are your contractions?" One of the healers asks while inspecting me to see if they can see either of the twins coming. "Hm, slight bleeding, lots of amniotic fluid."I can’t help but let out a breath of relief when he says slight blood. That meant that I was hemorraghing as I had duri
[Fineon’s POV] "Why do I have to come to this?" I sigh, staring out the window of the carriage that my sister and I share. "I thought you’d be excited to see Gale after such a long time." Andria responds, giving me a mischievous smile. "Don’t you remember a few years back when you promised to come
[Fineon’s POV] Why am I here? Why did I even bother coming? Was I a glutton for punishment or something? Feeling my heart squeeze painfully, I stare up at the mansion where my first and only love lives. Inside I’m sure she is somewhere smiling and laughing, but that smile and that laughter aren’t
"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