“Let's get this out of the way first,” he motions towards the intimidating building as we pull up in front of it. I don't miss the twitch of a smile on his face though, and I can imagine he's planning exactly what he will do after that talk. “Also, she is 19 in two weeks,” he adds, no longer able to
Chapter 89** Josie’s POV **Axel satisfies my heat, followed by Theo and then Luke. By the time the wave passes, I am utterly exhausted and Axel has to carry me to the shower. My body wants to sleep, every muscle hurts, even muscles I didn't know I had. I notice the guys exchanging worried glances
Chapter 90** Josie’s POV **My body gives up on me. It's too much. I slump against Luke. Not even flinching at the sting in my back as it brushes against Luke's chest. Mason and Mr Collins are in a bad way and the others are covered in blood. I've no idea if they're hurt too.“Where the fuck is thi
Chapter 91** Josie’s POV **The ride is tense, Mason groans in pain with every bump and turn the van makes, I keep a hand on his shoulder to let him know I'm there, but he's too consumed in his pain to acknowledge me. Mr Collins is still and silent as the healer works on him. I watch him work, curi
“I’m okay, Mason and Mr Collins need it more right now,” “Heal… her,” Mason rasps breathlessly. “They are getting the best of the best, let me help you,” she smiles. A nurse pushes a trolley and an IV stand into the room and begins to get Mr Collins hooked up. I watch her intently, not liking stra
Chapter 92** Mason’s POV **Josie sits on my bed, her sad eyes focused on Deacon. I couldn't lie to her again, not after what we went through tonight, and what she did to save us. He planned to tell her tonight anyway. It's hard to look at her. She's caked in blood and I'm sure a lot of it is her o
Chapter 93** Josie’s POV **I straddle Mason backwards so there's no risk of me touching his wounded chest. It's not ideal and I hate having to do this whilst he should be resting but needs are a must. This stupid heat is really inconvenient. Why have they not found some way of suppressing it yet?
Chapter 94** Josie’s POV **“And you disgust me,” I seeth moving from the bed and coming to stand beside Theo. Axel and Luke move in beside us, completely blocking Mason from his view. “All of you do! Why are you just standing there crying whilst he's talking to your son like this?” I demand jabbin
Chapter 17** Harper’s POV **Archie and Dillon bombard Finley with questions about Chase, and I can’t listen anymore. I’m torn between fear, intrigue, a need to help my bond, who is clearly struggling, whilst protecting my others, and a sense of injustice.Before I started the academy, I had been w
“I know,” Chase says, voice distant now, like he’s already retreating into himself.I don’t look back. I don’t dare because I’m not sure what I will do. As much as he terrifies me, he’s also my bond, and it’s in my nature to want to be with him.Archie closes the door behind us and we all stand in t
Chapter 16** Harper’s POV **“Get out!” Chase growls.No one moves.The room feels like it is suspended in a breathless stillness as no one dares move or breathe. Chase’s growl rumbles against my chest, his head still resting there like I’m the only thing anchoring him to this world. I keep my arms
Chapter 15** Harper’s POV **Fear trickles down my spine as I stand in the dark apartment. I’ve been slightly afraid of the dark since living in those underground tunnels, buy I refuse to let the fear control me. I take a steadying breath and let my eyes adjust to the darkness. With every passing h
Chapter 14** Harper’s POV **Demi looks different today. She has a glow about her and her smile is brighter.“How is life with your bonds?” I ask.We texted yesterday, and she told me the names of her bonds, but I have yet to see them.“Oh moons, last night was amazing! I was so nervous but they we
Chapter 13** Harper’s POV **After class, we wait for Dillon by the door. He rounds the corner a few moments later and I smile. I’ll never get bored with seeing his eyes light up whenever he notices me.“Hey, are we ready to do this?” he asks as he approaches.“Yes, although I’m not sure what exact
Chapter 12** Harper’s POV **The dining hall is not as busy this morning. I suspect it will get more crowded as students wake up, but for now it’s manageable. We join the small queue together and I’m already missing my dad’s famous pancakes that he would make almost every morning for the whole fam
Chapter 11** Dillon’s POV **Harper is an angel, or maybe a devil is a more fitting description, because seeing her in these tiny pieces of fabric makes me want to sin. I feel bad for looking at her whilst she sleeps, but I can’t pull my eyes from her. She had fallen asleep about an hour ago. I kn
Chapter 10** Harper’s POV **Having Dillon and Archie’s hands on me is bliss. I had felt so out of place in the dining hall, but here, with these two, I feel home. It’s as if their touch alone can strengthen me, and make me more myself. The guys don’t go further than touching. Archie grazes my ni