[Fineon’s POV]The world around me faded in and out, giving me only tiny glimpses of the fighting that was going on around me. From what I heard in between waves of agonizing pain, it sounded like the two were handling the threat well."Great," I sigh, letting myself get sucked under again.When I c
[Fineon’s POV]I watch my younger self leave the room and begin to move, following him into the living room, where both my parents are standing with looks of shock on their faces."Mommy?" young me calls. "Daddy, what’s wrong?""You have to hide," my mother responds quickly. "You and Andria both.""
[Fallon’s POV]My body burns. Groaning, I attempt to move, but stop as something stabs into my wrists and ankles, keeping me from actually going anywhere.Eyes flying open, I stare up at a billowy red canopy attached to four golden posts that hold up a large, luxurious bed."What the hell?" I hiss,
"I guess I will let you suffer a bit longer," he beams. "I’m sure when I come back again you’ll be begging…"Before he can finish speaking, the room around us gives a jerk, and what I realize is a ship that we are on begins to groan."Dammit," Parker growls, straightening up. "What are those bastard
[Fallon’s POV]I don’t waste anymore time as I begin to move, swimming as fast as I can in the opposite direction of the ship that is threatening to drown me. However, before I can get far enough away, something wraps around my ankle.Thinking it may be rope or some other object from the ship, I tur
‘What are you going to do now?’ Anika asks, seeming genuinely concerned. ‘We can’t get to it.’Looking around, I search the walls for anything that can be used as a ladder or foothold, only to find nothing.‘We’ll have to wait for the water to rise more,’ I respond.‘What if more sirens show?’For a
[Fineon’s POV]I stare at Ramone, trying to figure out if I actually heard him correctly or not.She wasn’t in the Glacies… That bastard Parker was no longer in the Glacies… Then where in hell did he go?Unable to control the sudden rage I felt towards my mate, who was somewhere that I didn’t know h
When I find Andria, she jumps up and rushes toward me."Fineon!" she gasps, wrapping me in a hug. "You’re awake! But why are you up? Shouldn’t you still be in the hospital resting?""No time," I respond, meeting her worried gaze. "There’s something I need to discuss with you.""What is it?""What al
"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