Fiona’s POVThe ride to the hospital was extremely daunting and scary, and I've known fear. But seeing Kai, bloody and fighting to stay conscious brought a different sense of fear to my heart. What if he died right there in my arms? The horror of that alone sent a different chill down my spine.The news of Kai’s injury spread through his family like wildfire, igniting a storm of emotions. His parents had been the first to receive the call from the Lyn. By the time they arrived, Kai was already being treated, his face pale against the stark whiteness of the hospital bed.But outside the sterile walls of the ER, the family’s elders were stirring with discontent. Among them, whispers turned to murmurs, then to full-blown accusations. Leveled mostly at Lyn and I than Rowan. "How could you let this happened?!" Kai's mother, Lauren snapped at Lyn with tears brimming her eyes, rattling his body so hard it was almost comical. "This is what happens when an Alpha loses control," muttered one
Fiona’s POVThe evening had settled into a comfortable rhythm, the golden glow of string lights casting soft, shifting patterns across the dance floor. Laughter and music swirled in the air, mingling with the scent of spiced cider and warm candle wax. The clink of glasses and the occasional burst of applause from the dance floor only added to the magic of it all.Halfway through the night, the host—an older man with a bowtie slightly askew and a theatrical flair to his voice—tapped the microphone and announced the start of the free dance session. A cheer rippled through the crowd, and people eagerly made their way to the floor, partners twirling and hands clasping as the music shifted to something more lively.I turned, searching for Rowan only to see her dancing and laughing with some guy. I could swear she was dangerously tipsy and on the verge of being drunk. But then again, she was too much of a free spirit to need liquor courage. All she need was to simply exist and people cou
Fiona’s POVI don’t think I’ve ever felt this extremely murderous towards someone before, not even when I was afraid and hated the four Alphas, or even when I hated the Luna for all the vile things she’d done to me. I’ve never felt the bitter slimy taste of hatred currently coating the walls of my esophagus and my tongue. What I wanted more than anything was to sink my fingers into Helena’s smug blue eyes and gouge them out then rip her mouth off with a serrated knife. Instead I held myself, praying for patience and the grace to ignore the pesky bitch trying her hardest to see me break. Plastering a bright smile on my lips, I turned to look at her. “Yes, I totally agree. You and Jin were majestic together.”The flustered expression on Helena’s face made taming my gory thoughts worth it. “T-that’s all you have to say?” she asked almost suspiciously. The forced expressions on my lips turner genuine at her confusion. “Yes, Helena.” I placed a comforting hand over hers. “I mean I can
Fiona’s POVJin and I simultaneously turned our heads sharply to see Kai wheeling furiously towards us. Jin's dark eyes locked onto Kai with unwavering intensity. His jaw was set, his expression unreadable but brimming with quiet fury."I'm comforting Fiona," Jin said, his voice cool yet edged with something sharp, something dangerous. "Unlike you, who made her suffer so much injustice and insults." " Your family has humiliated her, belittled her, treated her like she was nothing in front of everyone. And what did you do? Nothing. You just sat there, silent and pathetic like the little coward you've always been."Kai flinched as if struck, his knuckles tightening around the arms of the wheelchair. Shame pooled deep in his stomach, twisting with something uglier—guilt as he glared at Jin yet refusing for some reason, to look at me. He opened his mouth, but no words came out. But what exactly could he say? Jin was right. He had let it happen. I couldn't blame him, honestly. I would h
Fiona’s POVA flash of motion, and Jin’s fist crashed into Kai’s jaw with a sickening crunch. The force of the blow sent Kai crashing backwards in a pathetic heap in his wheelchair, his feet struggling to find balance as white-hot pain exploded through his face. His fingers found the trail of blood dribbling from the corner of his mouth, but he barely had time to register it before Jin pounced on his crumpled form again, angrily shoving away the wheelchair, grabbing the front of his shirt and shoving him to his back. They collided, rolling angrily around the grass in their fighting frenzy. Jin delivered a nasty punch on Kai’s bandaged wound. Kai howled, curling his body as pain exploded from his side. Kai recovered fast. With a furious growl, he wrenched free and swung blindly, his knuckles colliding with Jin’s cheekbone. The impact sent Jin staggering, but it only fueled his rage. He surged forward again, tackling Kai to the ground. They hit the floor hard, limbs tangling as they
Fiona’s POVThe battle raged on, growing fiercer with each passing second. Soren's secret stash of knives which he carried with him all the time was a bloody life saver which leveled the battlefield to a marginal level. Blades clashed in a cacophony of steel, sparks flying as Jin, Lyn, and Soren fought with everything they had. The mysterious group's relentless assault showed no sign of slowing, his movements swift and merciless. Each strike they delivered was calculated, powerful—almost inhuman. Still Jin, Lyn and Soren held their ground, slashing through the crowd that somehow refused to die despite the lethal blows delivered by the alphas. My breath came in ragged gasps, my heart pounding against my ribs as I watched them push themselves beyond their limits. Even Kai out of the desperation joined in the fight. Jin’s dagger cut through the air with precision, parrying the enemy’s blows with skill honed through years of training. His jaw was clenched, sweat trailing down his temp
Fiona’s POVWe eventually stumbled across an old warehouse situated somewhere in the deserted lonely parts of the college grounds. Lyn pushed the rickety old door open, the unoiled hinges squeaked in protest from disuse. The warehouse was cold and smelled of rust and damp concrete. Moonlight streamed through the broken windows, casting jagged silver beams onto the cracked floor. Dust swirled in the air as we moved, our breathing heavy with exhaustion, leaving only our ragged breaths and the occasional groan of pain.I swallowed hard, my throat tight as I took in the sight of the Alphas around me. They were battered, bruised, and bleeding, their once-pristine clothes now torn and stained. Guilt twisted in my stomach like a knife. This was my fault. If I had been stronger, if I had been so fucking helpless—maybe they wouldn’t have suffered so much.Kai sat on an overturned crate, wincing as he peeled off his shredded blazer to reveal deep knife marks raking across his side. The sta
Fiona’s POV“We can’t just sit and wait for death. We must take the initiative to find clues to this mysterious force in order to protect ourselves and more people.” Soren spoke, his voice low and firm. There was an unquestionable determination in his eyes, as if he was ready to face any challenge. “No one is saying anything about doing nothing, Soren.” I interjected.” But the fact remains that we have to tread with caution. We can’t be too careful. We mustn’t breathe a word of what happened tonight to anyone until we have proof of whatever the hell this is.” Lyn nodded and added, “Yes, I think we can start investigating from the store owner who attacked me and Kai yesterday. If he’s a store owner, that is. Maybe there is some connection between him and today’s mysterious group.” “I agree.” I muttered, rubbing a hand over my face in exhaustion. God, I was exhausted to the bone. I craved my bed. Speaking of, would it be alright to tell Rowan about what happened tonight? She’ll obvi
Fiona’s POVThe moment Lyn arrived, the air seemed to shift, turning sharp and heavy with his presence. His footsteps echoed against the tiled floor, each step firm and deliberate. My heart pounded in my chest as I looked up at him. His usually charming,, playful face was now a mask of cold fury. His pale complexion had drained further, but his eyes—those dark, piercing eyes—burned with something terrifying.He took in the mess around us—the broken chair, the scattered books, my tearful, broken expression and his face darkened further. His lips curled downward, and his voice, low and sharp like a blade slicing through ice, sent a shiver down my spine.“Who,” he bit out, his words slow and deliberate, “gave you the courage to cause trouble right under my nose?”The room fell into a suffocating silence. The group of girls, who just moments ago had been so full of confidence, now shrank back. Even their ringleader, the one who had mouthed off tome first, looked pale. But she still stra
Fiona’s POVThe news about the four Alphas fierce competition for me intensified, spreading like wild fire around the entire school. And with the popularity and rumors came new enemies I knew nothing about. I haven’t seen Helena much ever since I resumed school, and rumors of she and Jin’s untimely break up was gossiped about until went stale. I heard she transferred departments so that was why I rarely saw her. Unfortunately, her suddenly transferring majors left her old clique without a leader. Which was a relief considering the fact that I didn’t have to any other encounters with her. That didn’t mean the trouble stopped. I've been feeling uneasy all morning and had somehow gotten used to stares and whispers. But the moment I stepped into the corridor leading to the library, I felt it—the shift in the air, the weight of unwelcome stares pressing down on me. I wasn’t alone.I barely had time to register the approaching footsteps before a group of girls blocked my path. At the cen
Fiona’s POVJin’s confession filled my brain all day, distracting me through lectures, while having lunch with Rowan. I still hadn’t given him an answer. And then there was, Kai. His persistence was something to be admired, if not entirely irritating. I can’t mention how many instances I have gone out of my comfort zone to avoid him. “Fiona, he’s here again,” Rowan teased spearing a forkful of salad onto her mouth, wagging her brows impishly.“Don’t even start,” I muttered, rubbing my temples.“I’m being serious.” she said, watching something behind me with keen, perpetually mischievous eyes. “And he’s heading this way.”“Oh my fucking goodness.” I sighed, the throbbing in my eyes intensified. “I’m going to the bathroom.”Rowan looked thoughtful. “You could. Or you could sit there and listen to what he wants to say.” “I already what he wants to say.” I muttered. “He’s like a fucking bulldozer at this point.” Rowan chuckled. “I think you’re the only thing on his wants to bulldoze.”
Fiona’s POVI could feel the weight of the moment pressing down on me as my words hung in the air. The once lively crowd had gone eerily silent, the tension thick enough to cut with a knife.My gaze swept across everyone present, taking in the reactions of the Kai family elders. They exchanged glances, their expressions a mixture of surprise and confusion, as if they couldn’t quite believe what they had just heard.And then, there was Kai. The disappointment in his eyes deepened with every passing second, the flicker of hope he had clung to now dimming into something heavier—something dangerously close to resentment. I felt him grow cold beside me. His jaw tightened, his lips pressed into a thin line, but he said nothing. He didn’t have to. The disappointment radiated off him like a slow-burning fire, scorching in its quiet intensity.Eugene cleared his throat quietly, searching for what words to use. “A-are you certain we can’t change your mind?” he asked weakly. Jin nearly snappe
Fiona’s POV“Hey, Rowan.”“Fiona? Where are you? I’ve been trying to contact you for three days now! How are you? Are you okay? Please tell me you are?” Rowan’s panicking voice blasted the confines of the car.I grinned at her terrified voice then affected a sober voice, “What if I tell you I’m not okay, and that I’m on my way to the ER to treat my broken bones.”“What!?” Rowan screeched. “Fuck, what hospital is it? Fiona speak the fuck up—” I cackled at her fear. “I’m fine, Rowan. Honest.”“I’m glad my concern is amusing to you.” Rowan hissed. I immediately sobered up. “You know I didn’t mean that. I was joking, darling. I promise I’ll tell you everything when I get back, okay?”“Fine. God knows you owe me one.” Rowan said smartly. “Are you on your way home?”.I glanced at the familiar surroundings zooming past mea before replying, “Uh, no. I’ve got drop by Jin’s house first but I’ll see you later.”“Okay. Are you sure you’re alright?” Rowan probed once more.“Yes, Rowan. I am.” I
Fiona’s POVPanic clawed at me. This was all too much pressure. I watched as Jin rose slowly to his feet, eyeing the writhing shadow monsters skeptically."Okay. Think. There must be something you've missed, Fiona. Think!" I muttered to myself, pressing my eyes closed in concentration. The ancient texts in that old grimoire, the whispered instructions and chants were failing us. My mind raced, a whirlwind of fragmented knowledge, desperate for a solution. Kai was down, Soren and Jin was hurt, and the shadow beasts were relentless. We were running out of time."Think, Fiona, think!" I screamed internally. I scanned my memory, flipping through the pages of countless arcane tomes. Then, a flicker. A forgotten passage. A detail I’d dismissed as insignificant. It was a footnote, almost an afterthought, about alternative activation methods. It was vague, cryptic, but… it resonated. A spark of hope ignited in the darkness of my despair.Immediately, I snapped urgent eyes to the central
Fiona’s POVMy heart hammered against my ribs, a frantic drumbeat against the encroaching darkness. No sooner had we begun unloading than I felt them – the pursuers. Their presence was a tangible thing, a cold dread that prickled my skin."The crystals go there," I pointed to a patch of worn earth, where the markings I had made were still visible under my flashlight. "Soren, connect that line to the north node.""Got it, Fiona," growled Soren, his massive form already hefting a heavy stone."Every one get into the circle and do not leave no matter what until I say so." I announced. I focused, pushing aside the fear that threatened to overwhelm me. The magic circle was intricate, a delicate web of power that needed precise placement and intention. My fingers flew across the surfaces of the stones, tracing the ancient symbols and items we had gathered then began chanting the forgotten words. The air shimmered, a faint blue glow beginning to emanate from the circle’s center."They're a
Fiona’s POVThe cavern shimmered with an eerie blue light, the jagged ice crystals reflecting a cold glow that pulsed like a living thing. But we weren’t alone.A sharp gust of wind howled through the chamber, carrying with it a flurry of frost. Then I saw them—ice elemental elves, their lithe bodies shimmering like frost-covered glass. Their piercing, glowing eyes locked onto us, and in an instant, they attacked.“Move!” I shouted, diving behind a frozen stalagmite as razor-sharp ice thorns shot toward us in a deadly barrage.The Alphas scattered, their movements swift and precise. Jin, ever the protector, positioned himself in front of me, sword raised. A shard of ice whizzed past my ear, slicing a few strands of my hair before embedding itself into the ground. I clenched my fists, summoning my energy, but the elves weren’t giving us a moment to breathe.“Go for the leader!” Lyn growled, rolling under a streak of frost magic that turned the stone floor to ice.The elves moved in un
Fiona’s POVThe first clue had led us to the deep swamp behind the old site. It was said that a rare plant, Dark Light Algae, grew here—an essential material for activating the magic array. But as I stood at the swamp’s edge, inhaling the thick, musty air, I couldn’t help but wonder if the legends had conveniently left out the part where we’d have to risk our lives to retrieve it.A dense, eerie fog coiled around twisted trees, their gnarled roots jutting out of the soggy ground like skeletal fingers grasping at the air. Every few steps, the murky water gurgled as if something unseen was shifting beneath the surface. The air was thick, humid, and heavy with the scent of rot and stagnant water.“Ugh, this place reeks,” I muttered, wrinkling my nose as my boots sank into the soft, treacherous earth. Each step was a gamble—too much pressure, and the ground threatened to swallow me whole.“Watch your footing,” Kai warned, his voice strained with concentration as he tested the ground ahe