"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
‘Weren’t you planning on leaving once Mateo was taken care of?’ Apollo asks, reminding me of my previous decision. ‘Why not see if he can give you something to keep yourself occupied?’‘What the hell are you getting at?’"Name it," Fineon continues, taking my silence as a disagreement. "Whatever it
[Fineon’s POV]"Don’t tell Fallon anything of this," I sigh, realizing that I had no choice but to go along with Hindrick. "She already has enough to worry about. I don’t want to make her feel like she needs to make a decision in regards to becoming her father’s predecessor.""Do you doubt her abili
[Fineon’s POV]I sat at a long table, staring at some of the most powerful people to have been born. If this congregation had happened at any other time, I truly would have felt blessed to have this opportunity, but given the situation that led to it, I only felt a horrible sense of unease and foreb
[Fallon’s POV]Hot water runs down my skin, washing away the worry that I feel over what is to come tomorrow. All I can hope is that Fineon and the others manage to come up with a decent plan of attack so that things go smoothly and we avoid any casualties.Although I had wanted to be present for th
"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