"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