I took a deep breath, searching my brain for something to say or do. I looked down at the podium and shook my head. "You must have a pretty pathetic sex life if this is how you get your kicks," I said. "Though, I guess the market is pretty slim for psychos." "I don't need relationship advice fro
Charles I heard Grace's voice loud and clear, telling him to fuck off, and I grinned, happy to hear her so firm. "Grace," I said gently. "You're doing well. We're on the right level, according to Seraphina and Amira... I can smell him." I couldn't tell her that it was mostly blood I smelled, b
We were getting closer. I could smell Eason more clearly: pain, blood, and magic, but still alive. The air started to grow heavier with magic and lighter as if there was fresh air coming in from somewhere. Then, the darkness parted, and for a moment, I thought we had gotten to some sort of cave with
Grace Charles' yell shook me, and I scrambled for words. The hourglass had already run out. "It's disheartening that your pride was so much more important--" "It's a shame that you're so narrow-minded and cowardly. You're ridiculous for thinking that being full anything matters at all! And you
I had to make him care, but how? "And what do you fear?" I asked. "Being exposed? Bankruptcy? What is more important to us as a people? The fear of change or harm we're doing by staying exactly as we are? The harm the hate and prejudice have bred to make people like Alpha Shadow who are allowed to
Grace I held my breath as I gazed defiantly at Alpha Shadow's image on the screen, holding my arm up to show. My heart pounded in my chest as I tried not to focus on the hourglass, searching for any change in it. All I could see was it filling back up, though it still remained glowing. The silen
What should I do? "Grace?" Someone spoke in my ear. "Deep breath. You still have a minute to come up with something." Yet, it still wasn't enough time. I had trapped us both in this. He knew it, and I knew it, yet I was the one who was going to end up holding the ball in the end. I looked out
Grace I held my breath. The whole city was silent. I couldn't even stand to breathe, bracing for the heat and agony. I firmed my jaw and hoped that the protections in City Hall would keep my children alive. Then, I heard someone scream. I opened my eyes, searching for the sound, and realized tha