Two equally gorgeous demigods were in front of me. One with blue eyes and the other almost golden. Both pairs of eyes were staring, waiting for me to choose one hand.My heart was screaming.Fabian managed to maintain his smile while still looking directly at her. His charming grin made him look absolutely irresistible.Chase looked disapprovingly at me and arched an eyebrow in response. He was most attractive when he wore an expression suggesting he was bearing the world's burden. I had no idea what was going through his head or why he was suddenly standing in front of me with a dance invitation in his hand. I wish I knew what was going through his mind at this very moment.Myra and the other deadlocks maintained their seats during the discussion. Right away, Isabel rose, and it appeared as though she had suddenly had the idea for the plan, which was to force Chase to dance with me to steal the key from his belt.The quest was comparable to searching for a needle in a sea of water."
Morning had arrived. Like a flash, the academy's opening party was over. The tension between us and Chase was so high that I didn't even have fun. Avi, who returned to the venue after we plotted our adventure in the forest, was the only person I knew who really made the most of the evening.Come to think of it, she was only a twelve-year-old kid! But I decided to drop it. My younger sister was the most knowledgeable person in the room. Her craft was weaving. She had a chance to avert calamity trouble they could even happen.Always.How to begin this day eluded me. It looked like today wouldn't be a nice one, so prepare for the worst. What I did last night was like to playing Russian roulette with my life. When Chase Roan Santi suggested the possibility of rebelling against The Drift, he was dead serious. I was about to have a nightmare remembering Mira Zina Zenovia's angry face.In any case, I had to press on. If it came down to it, I'd throw caution to t
The bottom of the hill was now in sight. The strain on my muscles is so intense that it feels like fire in my heels. Fabian wouldn't stop making jokes about me. He laughed when he saw my eyebrows raise in response to his sly hissing.Fabian was a welcome change of pace. The light was included with it. Whenever we spoke, I would open up to him about anything. I had the impression that I had known him for a very long time and that I could put my faith in him.We walked confidently to where Sir Fernando would be holding hisdeadlockstraining. Suddenly, Chase's scowling face appeared a few meters before me.Why is he even in this building? It was very early morning.He looked at me for only a split second. At that moment, I felt my heart momentarily cease beating. His rough yet flawless face was stunning. My adoration of his good looks overshadowed his stern expression; he wore a denim jacket over a white undershirt with torn trou
We give off sparks whenever we come into contact. The stars begin to shine upon us. All of us share a common thread... For whatever reason, you've decided to put your faith in me. You should avoid going into the scary woods.Chase's words kept playing in my mind. Even though he left me stunned at the opening of the cottage garden of the camp deadlock.What can I do to get over the effects of that tense discussion quickly? It's causing me some confusion.It was a good few minutes before I was able to collect myself.I calmed myself down and made my way to the pavilion, where I could overhear the conversations of my fellow deadlocks. Before going up to them, I gave myself a few moments to collect my thoughts. The group I was going to be doing the hunting and foraging with, led by Sir Fernando Aragon, was getting ready when I arrived, so I joined Myra and the others.What happened there altered my mood significantly. That was especiall
In just a few minutes, the big rig reached the bridge that leads from the Tribus mainland to the base of the island's namesake mountain. After nearly twenty minutes down the road, the camp crew finally caught sight of the mass of the unnamed peak, and the truck finally stopped. Here, a jumbled white cloud bank appeared to rise. I was both anxious and eager to get started. I could see the mysterious mountain that had been part of the folk stories since we were in Samaria. This is where the gods once called home. My thoughts were muffled as I relived my dad's tales. As seen from above, Mt. Noah resembled a massive inverted boat. Perhaps it was named after Noah's ark, which provided safety for countless species before the Day of Judgment. All Tribians held the site in the highest regard. Because of this, logging and mining were not allowed there. "The place is not open to all. Only a few are given access to hunt and camp here. We are here with the blessing of the hunter's moon." It w
The ground seemed to quake beneath my feet. My toes were numb from the cold. As my nerves and restlessness increased, I almost stopped noticing the soil's roughness against my bare feet. Terror filled my mind and body.For a while, I considered fleeing. I was so anxious to escape the shadowy sorcerer that I almost ran. I had only walked a short distance when I saw what looked like a comet encased in light crashing toward me. An object that seemed like a stone but was actually coated in thorns and fire smacked me in the face. When I stood up, the pain in my right leg was so bad that I almost started wheezing.I overheard a young voice remark, "You can't get away from a black sorcerer, Stella." The assurance in his voice suggested that he believed what he was saying. Behind me, I could sense his body.I knelt and cried. After missing the first time, he struck me in the left leg with another flaming ball of darkness. I grunted in pain, almost shattering my teeth. O
Every part of our body radiates light constantly. A dazzling brightness overwhelmed the eyes. He gasped for air repeatedly. His chest was so close to my face that I could feel it rise and fall. When he held me, he squeezed me hard. I could feel his body heat and his sweat on my flesh. His snarl was deep and menacing. Because of the agony and rage that had built up in his chest, I thought. Even though he was in constant anguish, his grip on me never loosened. He said, "Go hide somewhere safe." He puffed up his chest, which was perfectly sculpted. It took a moment, but I finally managed to swallow. I just took a fleeting peek at his countenance. His face stared back at me, all glowing and handsome. I saw the terror in his eyes, despite his best efforts to disguise it behind fluttering lids. What was behind him seemed scary, but I couldn't guess his specific worry. Asked, "Are you going to be secure?" To answer, I inhaled deeply of the hazy air and inquired. He clenched his jaw. "I
That guy—Sandro, he's Aragon, right?" I just couldn't fathom it. So, I carefully got to my feet. Both of my hands were up to cover my lips. As it all mingled in my lungs, the air became thicker.Nobody would be surprised if the missing student were to show up here. Here he comes, looking for the one person he's always wanted to abduct: me.The abrupt arrival of young Aragon even caught Chase off guard. He just stood there, waiting for whatever would happen next. He had no desire to cause harm to or take the life of Trinity.Sandro just smiled wickedly as he stood there. We were concerned that he had gone missing. It just vanished into thin air. A moment later, he stood before us. Alive. He looked at us blankly, as if he didn't recognize the name. Her crimson-purple gaze shifted from Chase to me."Shifter Santi, this is not some forced get-together. I've come to get my portion of Stella's power."Chase shortly apprehended me. He walked over to where I was while his knuckles were white