[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
[Fineon’s POV]"I’m still a patient," I smirk, meeting Fallon’s darkening gaze. "Shouldn’t you be the one giving it to me?"Blushing, she simply nods before lowering herself on me until I’m buried deep within her. Goddess, her tight walls squeezing me felt amazing, but it felt even better when they
"What is your request?" Fallon asks when I continue to remain quiet. "I can’t read minds.""Mark me."I knew that I had asked her once before to mark me, and she refused, but I didn’t want her to continue to be the only one who wore my mark. We were a couple, and she had already agreed to become my
TRIGGER WARNING: Some scenes in this chapter may cause discomfort or trigger certain individuals. Read at your own risk.[Fallon’s POV]A shiver rolls through me, and I hope that Fineon didn’t notice it because this was something I didn’t want to talk about. Although my visions were a blessing given
"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