Smirking, I watch as she turns and begins to move, all the while ignoring Ramone’s protests. Oh, how I would love to be a fly on their wall this evening when I was sure something interesting would happen."You did that on purpose," Fallon giggles, pulling my attention toward her. "Didn’t you?""Whoo
[Fallon’s POV]"N-no more," I pant, leaning against Fineon’s sturdy frame. "I can’t…""You’re already tired?"Was I tired? After going at it for hours, was he really asking me this? Of course, I was exhausted. I needed rest, but it seemed that he could continue going for the rest of the night."I th
Once we’re out of earshot of Uncle Ramone and Anita, I turn to face Fineon."Did you know that they were mates?" I ask. "You lived in the Red House for a while and therefore must have had the chance to talk to Anita, right?""Not really," Fineon admits. "I was in and out of that place for most of my
[Fallon’s POV]"Hey, try to calm down."Fineon’s voice that caressed my ears was full of warmth and comfort, but it wasn’t doing any good at calming my worried heart."No matter what, I don’t plan to leave you."Letting out a shuddering breath, I lifted my gaze to meet his. Despite knowing the Fineo
"The greater good," I repeat, feeling my heart rip into pieces. "What about you? What if you’re lost because of that?""Then, just like I did for you back then," Fineon smirks. "I expect you to do for me in return. If I start to get sucked into the darkness, I want you to save me. I have confidence
[Hindrick’s POV]I keep my gaze on the scene that is taking place in front of me while Fallon processes my words. I don’t know what she was even thinking, but if she thought that I was going to allow her to put herself at risk, she had another thing coming."I know that he’s your mate and you’re wor
Not quite understanding what is happening, I look from Fallon to Fineon’s retreating form and then back. Something about the way his silhouette looks is familiar, but I can’t quite put my finger on why, or maybe I simply didn’t want to.After another moment of silence, I focus on Angles and Fallon a
[Hindrick’s POV]"Hey," I call, trying to get Fineon to open his eyes. "Shit, you’re burning up."Letting out a hiss of frustration, I take in Fineon’s red cheeks and sweat-covered skin. What the hell had he done to put himself in this state? Was it really worth sacrificing his own health and possib
"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