[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
[Fineon’s POV]Fallon’s face flushes a beautiful pink as the words leave her lips. I wasn’t quite sure what reward she was speaking of initially, but when I see her like this, I get the feeling I know."Please," I smirk, flipping over so that I’m lying on my back. "I think I’ve passed your test."Bi
"So what is it, then?" King Angles asks. "Are you going to say anything, or are you just going to stand there?""It’s about your sister," I begin. "I think I may have gotten a location on her.""Really?"Before I knew what was happening, King Angles was up and grabbing my arms, his fierce green eyes
[Hindrick’s POV]I remain in place, leaning against the wall across from the meeting room where Fineon is revealing everything to everyone except the person that matters the most.Originally, I had come back to let Uncle Ramone and Angles know that the ships were ready for departure, but I didn’t kn
"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