[Hindrick’s POV]‘Hindrick.’I stop moving entirely as Fineon’s voice suddenly pops into my head.‘What the hell do you want?’If he was contacting me just to rub in my defeat, I didn’t have the time or patience for it. I intended to get my team together and make my way toward Fulgor Island to exami
"Someone better explain everything to me right now," I snap, releasing Fineon and taking a step back. "Now.""Gladly, but first we need to get that sword."As Fineon speaks, he motions toward the sword with the dark energy surrounding it. How exactly did he intend to get to it when there was such a
[Fallon’s POV][Five Minutes Prior]I watch as Anika and Fineon try to explain everything to Hindrick. Seeing his face leaves me hurting as I remember what happened with us earlier in the night. And even though I know that I shouldn't, I find myself wanting to beg for his forgiveness for making him
[Fineon’s POV]"What the hell did you do to her?"I watch in disbelief as Tyson’s men begin to lift themselves from the ground where they had been fighting to keep Fallon in place only minutes prior."Why isn’t she moving?"Rushing forward, I collapse beside Fallon, pulling her into my arms while ba
[Fineon’s POV]I stare down at Fallon’s pain-filled face and find myself at a loss. Even though she herself was insisting on burning the mark that marred her skin, I still couldn’t bring myself to agree to it. Maybe if she had her wolf still, this choice would be easier, but as nothing more than a h
[Hindrick’s POV]The world around me faded in and out. I could tell that I was being moved around, but I wasn’t exactly sure where I was being taken. Not that it mattered. The only thing that mattered to me was finding Fallon and making sure she was okay.Feeling my heart do a somersault, I tried to
"That’s none of your business."I didn’t see any point in explaining to a practical stranger about mine and Fallon’s relationship; it wasn't like it mattered, but I planned on trying to forget anyway, so there was no reason to bring it up anymore."What about your fated one?" he continues to push. "
[Hindrick’s POV]I continued to take in Fallon’s devastated face for another minute before releasing her chin and getting to my feet."I’m leaving," I announce, turning my attention to Uncle Ramone. "Now.""What?" he gasps as I maneuver my way around Fallon and Fineon. "Where do you think you’re goi
"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