[Fallon’s POV]True fear begins to bubble up in me as I stare down at Fineon’s unmoving form. This had to be a nightmare that I was going to wake up from at any minute, right? How could it be possible that he would leave me before even getting the chance to prove himself?Biting my tongue, I find th
[Fineon’s POV]‘....wake up…’The soft voice reaches me through the darkness that I’m consumed by. Something about that voice causes my heart to soar, and warmth begins to radiate through me.Groaning, I try to pry my eyes open but find that they feel like they weigh a ton.Shit, what exactly happen
[Fallon's POV]Both fear and anticipation begin to thrum through me as I feel the shift in Fineon's aura. Where there once was hesitancy and hope, there is now an all-out excitement over the prospect of our future, and despite knowing I should continue to be cautious, I find myself getting sucked up
[Fallon's POV]My eyes widen in shock as, once again, the desire to go to the one that Artemis craved hits me.How was it possible that I felt such a similar draw to him as I did to Fineon? No, there was no way that this was actually happening!'W-who…' I whimper, not quite trusting in my own feelin
[Fineon’s POV]I watch with wide eyes as the wall of Glacies wolves begin to move, crashing into and absorbing one another until all that is left is a large, three-headed creature with rows of razor-sharp teeth that drip a green liquid that I’m sure is acid."Shit," I hiss, realizing exactly what is
[Fallon’s POV]I'm not sure how long we stood there, staring at the spot where Uncle Ramone and the hydra had vanished, as it was quickly covered by the falling snow. It could have been mere seconds, maybe even minutes.It was almost as if time itself had stopped and ceased to exist the minute that
[Fineon's POV]'Don't just lay there!'Franz's voice is full of rage as it echoes in my head. However, I continue to not move.Contrary to his belief, I deserved exactly what was happening. It was because of my carelessness that Ramone was missing, and it was because of my ridiculous obsession that
[Fallon’s POV] I move to follow Fineon but stop as Cyrus’ hand wraps around my arm. Frowning, I turn to meet his disapproving gaze and wait for him to say what he needs to say. "What?" "What is going on between the two of you?" Cyrus' voice is cold, and I know no matter what I say, he isn't goin
"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