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Love And Lies Chapter Twenty Five
After getting back to my own dorms, I headed straight for Els' room since that was where I suspected the other two would be. On my way up, several dhampirs stopped and talked to me about what had happened earlier that day. Most of them seemed to avoid the topic of Marissa and focused on the training that we'd had. But there were those who might've been genuinely concerned and offered their thoughts on what had happened.Honestly, I had no idea how I felt about that. It was bad enough that I had experienced it first hand, but hearing other people express their own thoughts about the fight that had broken out, I didn't really want to hear any of it. As much as I resented Marissa for what she'd done, I still didn't want to hear others, who probably didn't fully understand the situation, badmouthing her.Eventually I managed to reach the top floor where conversation seemed to dissipate since most people were in the common room downstairs. I headed over to the end of the corridor and tappe
Love And Lies Chapter Twenty Six
The journey back to the Academy was quick and somewhat strained due to the lack of conversation. As soon as we got back, I put all my bags on my bed and headed straight to the elementary division. On my way there, I passed by one of the open training grounds and I saw Drew training with Dan using magic and all. From my perspective, it was easy to see that Drew was holding back a considerable amount in the fight but even so, it was still mesmerising to watch. To see their magic thrown around like that, attack after attack, made me keep my eyes on them.I stopped in mid step to watch them. They didn't pay attention to me for a while but then Dan seemed to collapse onto his knees and panted in exhaustion. "I'm done," he rasped and held up his hand in surrender."Well what'd you think about magic, Valentine?" Drew asked with a small smile when he noticed my dazed expression."Amazing…" I breathed and sat down beside the pair of them. "It looked so… well, magical." I grinned sheepishly at
Love And Lies Chapter Twenty Seven
"Oh yeah?" I smirked. "Watch me." With that said I dropped to the other side of the gate and ran off. It wasn't long before we reached the road and we found a car waiting for us. I walked over and gently tapped the window of the driver's seat. "Are you Mr O'Donald?""Are you Kylie Valentine?" he retorted and I held up my identification card. "I'll take you to the airport in time for your flight Miss Valentine," he nodded professionally and the four of us got into the car.The drive there was quick and just as promised, Mr O'Donald got us there in time to meet my pilot on the run way. Just as we got out of the car, I saw another car swerve towards us and stop."You are insane!" Drew chastised as he stormed over."Hey, you're crazy enough to tag along though right so I guess I'm not the only insane one." I grinned."That was awesome! We actually got out so easily." Quinn marvelled."We better get going before I'm late." I ushered them towards the plane. "Thank you very much Mr O'Donald,
Love And Lies Chapter Twenty Eight
"Why do you seem to hold such a grudge against the other team? I've heard of rivalry but yours seem somewhat personal.""It seems like it because it is." I told him simply with a scornful tone."Am I going to have to ask a question each time just to get one sentence out or do you want to talk about it?" he asked and his tone was a mixture of seriousness and playfulness."I'm alright about telling the story but you have to make sure you don't mention it to anyone on my team, especially not Tyce.""Tyce as in the second striker?""Yeah, him. He doesn't seem it, but that's guy's actually really sensitive and he's also bi but more on the gay side than straight.""That guy's gay?" Drew's eyes widened in surprise. "I never would've guessed.""Precisely my point. Tyce is really sensitive about it and he won't talk about it to anyone but me because of something that happened to him at his previous school which also happens to be the one that we're playing against tomorrow." I sighed. "Tyce us
Love And Lies Chapter Twenty Nine
"No way…" the keeper whispered in disbelief."We won!" I screamed and threw my arms into the air. "Try to cheat your way out of this loss now!" I dared Pete as he collapsed onto his knees. There was a very specific reason why we couldn't just win by one goal. There've been times when close ties between the two teams have been tampered with and Carlton High would somehow be deemed the winner. But with a loss of four goals, there was no way they could cheat out of this."Kai! We did it!" Tyce bellowed and grabbed me into a hug before giving me a smacking kiss on the lips."We won!" I screamed again."Three cheers for Rokfurd High's best captain ever!" the coach bellowed and the cheers proceeded from a mass crowd of people around me. "Well done Kylie, couldn't have done it without you kiddo.""Cheers for taking that risk all those years ago and letting me on your team coach." I smiled. "And hey, give it up for the preview of the upcoming school production of Burlesque!" I cheered and jum
Love And Lies Chapter Thirty
"Guardian Castile, get those seven to safety and protect them. We've certainly got company tonight." I told him stiffly and gestured at the other seven undergraduates."What are you talking about, Kai?" Ali frowned at me. I grabbed his collar and tugged him down so that I could whisper into his ear."There are friggin' Strigoi out there. I can smell blood, that means that the two guardians that you left here are now dead. Get those seven to safety.""You need to get to safety as well," he told me sternly."Just get them out of here. I've got this covered. I've lived here for the past six years, I know how this place runs and I know it like the back of my hand." I glared at him."You're not fighting with them." Ali scowled at me. "Brent, Johnson, get the eight kids out of here," he ordered."Wait, what?" Brent blinked in shock at the sudden order."Damn it, Ozera, make sure the dozing ones get the hell out of here fast!" I warned him with a desperate plea in my eyes."Take care of your
Love And Lies Chapter Thirty One
I had no idea who had carried me to bed but I didn't really care too much. I was thankful that no one had tried to wake me because I definitely needed that sleep. I was absolutely knackered with the combination of the tough soccer game and the fight after the after party. I didn't want to say anything before but I was already tiring during the fight and luckily I didn't just collapse in fatigue. I guess that adrenaline really was incredible during the most desperate of times.I got out of bed and took a quick shower. I felt gross since I was still wearing the clothes that I was partying and fighting in before and I stood under the shower head for at least ten minutes to sooth my tense muscles. During my time in the shower, I also mentally prepared myself for the long lectures that would undoubtedly ensue as a result of my stunt. While I may have been prepared for the lectures, I was certainly not expecting someone to sudden barge into my room and bathroom. I had barely managed to wrap
Love And Lies Chapter Thirty Two
Once I was done making the drink, I headed back to Rosette's office with two mugs in hand. One was mine to fully waken my senses since I was still feeling a little drowsy and I could feel the ache in my head, either as a result of the drinks from the party, or from being hit in the head by a Strigoi. Either way, the drink would help replenish my energy before I had to face the rest of the school about my daring escape from the Academy and my boldness of dragging others with me, especially the four royals. They might have opted to follow me out of the academy of their own free will, but it was me who gave them such an opportunity. If it wasn't for me, I didn't think that any of them would have considered the fact that it would be very easy to sneak out of the Academy if you knew the right procedures to follow. I was certainly one of the people who knew the procedures, because I knew this school almost back to front. I might have been away for six years, but having been here for a week
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Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Eight
To say I was shocked when I walked through the kitchen doors would be one heck of an understatement. The chefs were all gone and on the centre counter there was a mouth-watering spread. A burgundy candlestick was centre stage along with a bright red rose."Welcome to our first date, little knight." Axel declared flamboyantly, his arms spreading wide, gesturing at the food.I was so moved I couldn't find the words to refute that this was not a date. Since he made such an effort, it stole the breath from my lungs and the words out of my mouth."Oh Axel, honestly you really don't know how to meet someone halfway, do you? I joked somewhat breathlessly."It all depends on the person in question and whether or not they really want me to meeting them halfway or whether I could take my chances," he chuckled.He stepped around the counted and tugged me towards the food."I don't really know what you like so I thought why not give you multiple options and I can find out this way?""So, it's bas
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Seven
Five in the space of just over half a month.That was a disastrous statistic. If I didn't pull myself together I probably wouldn't even make it past the middle of the next academic year without the truth being exposed to the entire community. That would mean a year and a half of being known as the Ivashkov princess at the Academy.I shuddered at the thought. That was not a scenario I wanted to become a reality."I got it.""Do you?""I really do, Joey." I sighed and finished off the last bite. "I'll try my best to keep a lower profile. I can't promise anything if threatening stuff gets thrown my way though.""At least be more aware, Kai, that's all we're asking.""I got it." I nodded. "So, what's the plan for us students now?""You have free time to relax in the designated areas until after lunch. For now, most students are either in the dining hall finishing off their breakfast or in their rooms, I suspect.""Alright, I'll just finished the food and go get another coffee before headi
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Six
"Excuse me?" I spluttered.I'd expected a dozen other questions to come out of his mouth but definitely not that. I tried to lean back as his hand reached out towards my waist but soon realised my mistake. He'd set himself up perfectly so that I couldn't run away. He basically had me against the wall."Please?"I was startled by the sincerity in his voice. He really wanted my permission for some reason and soon enough I realised the true meaning behind his words. He wasn't really asking if he could touch me. Not in a sensual way. No. He wanted a confirmation of his suspicions the same way that Drew had that time he burst into Martin's office.Our eyes connected when I stared at his face. There was no judgement and no sense of menace. He simply wanted to know. But more than that, he wanted my permission to know. In our current position, he didn't have to ask for my permission. He could've easily pulled my shirt up and seen the Ivashkov mark. His earnest respect for my privacy in turn s
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Five
The phone hardly got through the second ring when the line went through."Before you go into some kind of a rant, I need you to take a deep breath, Ali."There was a pause. Then I heard him take the breath. Then he released it. I could almost see the tension leaving his body just a little bit."Better?""A little," he told me. "How are you, little sky? You have no idea how much I wanted to come straight to where you are when I heard about what happened.""Oh? What kept you away?" I asked teasingly, purposefully adding a lilt to my voice. Not that I would have ever expected to wake up to see Ali, but the thought of him being the first face I saw after the situation I'd just faced calmed my anxiousness a lot."Jules threatened to cut an entire year's wage if I took off.""A whole year? That sounds a bit much, even for Aunty Jules.""Well... she started with a week and continued to keep adding until I stopped walking towards the vans."I whistled. "Gosh, it took them a lot to keep you aw
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Four
My parents formed a perfect team. Almost anyone who knew them was aware of that.The fact that they were a shadow-kissed pair probably helped with that. But it wasn't just that. I could remember Aunty Jules telling me stories of back when they were in school together and how even back then there seemed to be something that bound the two of them together. Call it fate. Call it chemistry. Whatever it was, it made my parents a fluid fighting duo, never getting in each other's way.I could remember Maria sharing her stories of how the two of them were always just so in synch with one another.They were also amazing parents.They never spoiled me too much. But they weren't unfairly strict with me either. They always seemed to maintain the perfect balance in life.They did what they had to do to protect family.No matter the cost."Raymond, the others need to know. We have to tell them.""Amelie, what are we supposed to say? That the Strigoi who killed you all those years ago wasn't just fr
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Three
Once we reached deeper and deeper into the woods, Sarah seemed to be more aware of her surroundings and stopped stumbling around everywhere. Travis and Sarah appeared to work quite well as a pair. Perhaps the fact that they've probably known each other for a few years already helped with their cooperation. Either way, I was glad that she wasn't being difficult. From the way that she had spoken earlier about how it would be a given that I protect her, I was scared that she might be someone really tough to handle, but so far things seemed to be going rather well and we had already managed to obtain three stamps within half an hour. Judging by how difficult everyone made this exercise sound, I would say that getting three stamps within that time slot was normal.We had until dinner time to try and collect all ten.That meant we had another three hours to try and collect the other seven. But it would only get harder as the afternoon wore on. We would grow wearier from each fight against t
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy Two
The guardians on duty informed us to start calming down about two hours after the dancing began. That gave us enough time to wind down before heading back to our rooms and get an early night in preparation for the task the guardians had prepared for us. If I remembered rightly, the task was a shorter version of the Senior year 'protect-your-charge' task where we would have to protect the charge assigned to us for a certain amount of time. It was a practical test to allow the students to know what the job entailed and what the task of protecting a charge would mean.Before the night was over and as some students went back to their rooms first, Quinn took over the piano completely and Axel took the lead for a dance. I could tell after having danced with various other students tonight, that the way Axel held me occasionally had a much more mature feel to it. It was in the way he touched, the subtle teasing strokes of his fingers, the way his eyes could do crazy things to the body, and th
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy One
I was a little late in getting to the music room. Trying to find my way around was harder than anticipated. I'd tried to memorise my way around last night during our tour using the pictures and various details on the walls to help my navigation of the place but it wasn't so easy after all. By the time I reached the music room my head was hurting from trying to find my way around."I was beginning to think that you'd reconsidered spending a full hour with me, chick.""It is an absolute nightmare navigating this place." I complained as I closed the door behind me. "I do have a name you know. Chick isn't going to cut it.""I rather like that term until I find a more suitable nickname for you.""Why do I get the feeling that I'm not going to like whatever name you come up with." I sighed in exasperation, throwing my hands up. "We're going to set some rules for the next hour. No unnecessary invasion of my personal space, you get five strikes before I walk out on your ridiculously flirtatio
Love And Lies Chapter Seventy
I woke up feeling tired and hungry. I had hardly slept, waking every two hours almost. It was exhausting. I didn't know what was wrong. I shouldn't have been that on edge. After all, this place was a resort where royals frequented which meant that there was plenty of security here. And yet for some reason I was still feeling high strung. I couldn't shake the feeling that something really bad was going to happen at some point on this trip.There was something or someone dangerous here.I was sure of it.But was it a danger to everyone here. Or was it a danger to a select few people here. That I didn't know."Oh wow… you look worse than when Els first wakes up." Roxy commented in surprise. "Are you alright, Kai?""I'll be fine after some food and coffee." I told her reassuringly. "I just didn't get much sleep last night.""You have about ten minutes before we're supposed to be at breakfast." Ingrid informed me as she gently tugged me out of bed and shoved me into the bathroom.I got rea
