"How did you get time off from practice?" I ask, trying to change the subject off of me and onto him and the normal world. Last thing I want is his future to be ruined because of the ritual I had done to bring my boyfriend here to the Academy. Who knew that two of my past life lovers would've shown
A soft knock sounds on my door and I wipe my face. How long have I been crying? "Just a minute."I shuffle to the small bathroom, cringing at my red, puffy eyes. My heart feels like it twists into a hard, glob. Why didn't I let Lance examine me and show him that I haven't gone near any vampires? I s
I open my mouth to protest, but she closes the door behind her. Great. Now I've upset her with my denial of having powers. Way to go, Brene! In one day, I've gotten into a huge fight with my boyfriend and pissed off my new friend. What's next? Maybe I should go hang out with Gwen and her stuck-up wa
"You know about spells and magic?" I bounce up and down on my toes. If he can help me reverse the spell, I can put him and Kiarr back wherever they came from, then work on getting out of this place and repairing my relationship with Lance."When we were married, we crafted many spells together." Ben
"Much.""Did we have any kids?" I had wanted to have half a dozen children and be a lawyer who could set my own hours. But that flew away with the vampires that attacked me and brought out whatever powers this academy thinks I have."Sadly, no. Not for lack of trying."There is that look again. My g
I turn down my bedspread and crawl into bed. Tiredness pulls at me. But I knew without help or a little magic, I'd toss and turn. Like I must have with Ben. Had I had the same sleeping issues when I was married to Kiarr?Ben stands at the edge of the bed. His frown shows that he is debating getting
"No, please don't go." I stifle another yawn, barely able to keep my eyes open. "Stay with me, with us."After a moment of hesitation, he nods. I pull his arm around me. His forehead rests against mine. I keep my hand on his upper arm. Part of me worries he's going to vanish as soon as I fall asleep
Shit, shit, shit. "I don't know how," I manage to squeeze out past the dizziness."You're safe. Imagine you're at your favorite place. Having your favorite food along with your friends."An image pops in my head of having tres leches cake with lots of strawberries. Kiarr, Ben, Melanie and a few othe
He leans down and kisses my lips softly. "It's perfect. I've missed smoking as a ghost. And the cane is perfect as well.""My turn." Kiarr rips open his gift and lets out a triumphant yell. "A polished bull horn for mead-is it spelled too?"I nod. "Yes.""Ye don't know how happy ye make me, Brene. B
"You sure you're ready to do the same for Gwen?" I whisper. "She's a handful."A blush colors his cheeks and I wind my arm through his. "Yeah, I am.""Not so fast." Angelic pushes through the crowd. "She can borrow this and I'll walk her down the aisle.""Yes. I'd like that." I beam.She holds out a
Though Kiarr has his sword strapped to his side. Each looks so serious and my heart does a little flip at seeing them. Both Decan and Walsh are standing by them too.I look to my friends, tears in my eyes. Melanie rushes up to me with Jolene. "Here, we'll take these.""Wh-what's going on?"Ben strol
Three months later, I squeal when Ben and Kiarr pop into the room. "Hey, you're not supposed to be in here yet." I shove their presents under a pillow. "No peeking or you'll ruin the surprise."Ben looks abashed, but gives me a sly smile. Kiarr leans an elbow on the top of my dresser with a lazy gr
"Have I hurt you?"I shake my head before I can form the words. "No. Just intense.""For me as well." His eyes meet mine. "I will not be able to take my time as I would like. All of me wants you and I won't be able to wait.""Me either." I lift my hips slightly so that my sex is pressing against his
I hurt all over, but I open my eyes and try to sit up. Everyone in the circle is knocked down. Even Ben and Kiarr who had been helping hold me up are unconscious.Then gray eyes look down at me. "Did you sacrifice all of these people just for me? And I thought you were a good witch.""Jacques." I wr
Three weeks later I'm tearing my skirts and socks out of my drawers. "Where is my wand?"Kiarr leans against the dresser, using my flying clothing as target practice for his sword. The blade slashes harmlessly through each item. "Why are ye looking fer it?""I have a test today." I open another dra
I stare at the pile of ash as the wind blows it away. The bunt mark left from the grimoire as dark as the hole in my heart. Jacques.Both Ben and Kiarr pull out of my body and I sag to the ground, unable to stand without their help, with my heart hurting so much I can't breathe.Jacques. All of this
Gwen wrestles the book from Amelia and runs."Hurry," Ben shouts inside my head. "She still has traces of magic from having the book and can kill Gwen."I groan, pushing myself up. All my muscles are cramping and not wanting to work right. I need to fix this. And I think I know what to do, but I hop