“No,” I say, shaking my head, a little frantic.“Ari!” Jackson bites out, and I snap my head back to the front ahead of me, realizing that I got distracted – that two of my whirlwinds are faltering.“Shit shit,” I murmur, more curses rushing through my mind as I force more power into the original wh
The entire ground shakes as the first bomb hits before our line of troops and explodes. It’s far – far away from me – but still, the way the earth trembles beneath my feet makes me moan.Jackson is there immediately, keeping my hand held tight in his but wrapping his arm around me, using it to press
Chaos erupts the moment that they touch, exploding all around us.Roger screams my name, reaching for me as I reach for Jackson, wanting his touch – wanting his power – because I know I can help it – I know I can fix this –“Ariel!” Rafe screams, reaching for me too.“Rafe, she’ll fucking burn you!”
Rafe just…stares.His mouth hangs open and he stands still as he just…looks at the place his sister was standing just – just a fucking moment ago –Where Jackson is now roaring his rage and pain as he turns, fruitlessly, looking everywhere for his mate like he’s just going to find her sitting on the
“Come on,” Roger snaps, holding his nephew’s gaze. “You think you’re the only one who lost someone today? For fuck’s sake, Rafe, I love you – but pull it together. We have work to do, and Ariel’s never going to forgive you if you leave her mate unconscious on a battlefield when he needs Ella.”Somet
I just stare at my mate, my mouth hanging open and my eyes going wide as I suddenly realize why his features were so familiar. because…Suddenly, his familiar face makes sense. My mind flashes to the meeting at Midwinter, when the Atalaxians declared war – to Ben’s mate, and the flare of connection
“Jesse!”He ignores Midnight’s frustrated call, his eyes focused on the top of another rounded hill that promises a better view. Jesse breaks into a tired jog, determined to follow the sound – the first new thing he’s heard in this world in hours.Midnight calls after him again but he doesn’t pay at
“I mean,” Midnight says, rolling her eyes, “I don’t really know exactly who it was – they never fill me in on anything good. But it was probably those stupid Atalaxians. They’re always messing around here, driving their stupid carts around, building things.”“What Atalaxians?” Jesse asks, leaning fo