“Okay, lil girlie,” I say, smiling at her. “Show us what you’ve got.” The butterfly takes its cue, lifting off my hand and beginning to float down the street towards the intersection, where we’re forced to go either left or right. We all move after it, moving at a quick pace to keep up. To my sh
“The ‘how’ of how all of these people get here,” Faiza says on a sigh, “is a more complicated question. Usually they slip through by accident. Or some are born here. But the why is not as difficult – the City of Life is the only place on this whole planet that isn’t a wasteland. I mean, you’ve got s
Faiza sighs, turning to me fully. “Look, Princess, if Life wanted you dead, you’d be dead, okay?” She quirks an eyebrow at me. “Like I’ve said before, she’s rooting for you. She wants you alive just…frustrated enough with her world that you leave peacefully. But I promise you, you will be safe in th
I glance back at Anton and the rest of our little group as Orion tugs me away. Anton cocks his head to the side, his eyes moving to Orion’s arm around my waist. He raises an eyebrow at me. I hesitate, glancing up at Orion, who gives me a steady shake of his head. “Leave them, Princess,” he says, h
My mouth falls open further and I sit straighter, staring at him, my wolf’s growl deepening. “Orion, that is not what’s happening.” “He’s dead, June,” Orion says with a sigh, contemplating me with a bit of sadness. “What, honestly, can he offer you in the long term?” “What can you offer me?” I s
I narrow my eyes even further at Orion, crossing my arms and shaking my head. Because even despite his valid points and my new worries…I’m aware that he’s got stakes in making me believe that Anton and I can’t last. “You’re just jealous,” I say, studying him, trying to figure out where, really, he
He’s still laughing with our friends, giving me space and privacy, utterly trusting. Guilt sweeps through me at that because – Oh my god, have I betrayed him? Has Anton given me his complete and utter trust and in the span of about five seconds have I completely shattered it!? “June,” Orion murm
Soldiers carry two caskets ahead of me into the Goddess’s temple, but I only keep my eyes fastened on the one that holds the body of the only man I’ve ever loved. The only man I’ve ever kissed, even. I was supposed to marry him today. The wolf in my soul raises her snout to the sky and gives a l