"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
[Fallon’s POV]My heart rate kicks into full gear as I take in Hindrick’s unsure expression. He hardly ever showed emotion around others; was Fineon truly that bad off?"Where is he?" I ask, unable to remain calm. "Take me to him now."Not waiting for a response, I make to move but stop as a hand wr
Eyes widening, I stare at Hindrick in disbelief. Had I heard him correctly? No, there was no way."You said anything." Hindrick shrugs. "Are you going back on your words?""My, this is quite the show," King Angles murmurs. "But I think you need to stop with your act, dear prince. He doesn’t look lik
[Fallon’s PV]Later, I stood in the bathroom, staring at my reflection. After agreeing to take care of Fineon while the others prepared for our upcoming voyage, King Angles lent me some clothes, but how was I to know they would be like this?Frowning, I take in the tiny nurse's dress that is a size
"Because you might get that pretty dress of yours soaked.""I won’t," I smirk, causing Fineon’s brows to knit together."How?" he asks hesitantly."You’re not going to touch me at all," I respond. "If you do, then you won’t receive your reward once I finish."I have to hold back the laugh that escap
"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