[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
"Idris," Gale hisses, shooting her son a glare. "Fineon would be the perfect match for Fallon." "I’m with Idris," the other, Cyrus, agrees. "Fallon only deserves the best." Trying to contain my irritation, I look from one twin to the other. Who the hell were they to say whether or not I was good e
[Fineon’s POV] The world around me sways as I chug the burning liquid that still rests in my cup. This is drink number eight, maybe nine? I don’t know and frankly I don’t give a damn. As long as they keep doing the job of numbing my emotions they could keep coming! "Another," I announce, fixing my
[Fallon’s POV] My heart hammers in my chest as I stare down into Fineon’s blazing blue eyes, which are staring up at me through his shaggy brown hair. The pain I find there leaves me at a loss for words, especially because I know that the pain he is feeling is due to his unrequited love for my mot
As the words leave my lips, I can feel all the feelings I held close to my heart for so many years slowly slipping away. There was a lot I could forgive, but this was too much. "For so many years." I rasp, feeling tears spring to my eyes. "For years I waited for you. I waited as you didn’t hide you
[Fallon’s POV] I stare up at the large mansion that I haven't seen in years and prepare myself for what is to come when I walk through those doors. Even though I was coming to terms with the fact that I would forever be stuck with the beginnings of a mark that was forced upon me, that didn't mean
"Not a child?" Dad repeats, narrowing his gaze. "I don’t give a damn how old you get, you’ll always be my child, understood? And as such, when someone hurts you, they hurt me and need to be dealt with properly." At his words, my heart gives a tug, and I find myself torn. "Uh..." Cyrus says, remind
"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