He tilted his head, and even in the dark his eyes were penetrating. “What are you going to do? They’re planning on killing you.” “I’m going to use my magic against them. Just a little smidgen of it.” I winked, acting as though my heart wasn’t seconds away from exploding out of my chest. My abilitie
Peeking from around the tree once more, I kept my eyes latched on Ivy Davenport’s face. In subtle waves that lapped at my skin like a lover’s caress, my magic trickled into the air and circled her bleach blonde head. Her deepest fears permeated the air, the sweetest of nectars as it flowed back into
Nox’s P.O.V. I hadn’t intended on following Lilac during Capture the Flag. It just happened. There was no turning back, though. Curiosity had burrowed it’s claws into my skin and rooted me in place, forcing me to stalk the girl I’d once seen as an extension of myself. I didn’t recognize this Lila
“I-I’m sorry.” She sighed, hanging her head. “I’m just worried is all.” Irritation flashed in my eyes, but I smothered it before she noticed. Shayla was a close friend, but at times her meek and docile demeanor could get on my nerves. I never took it out on her, though. I wasn’t a complete asshole
Lilac’s P.O.V. Shayla had Nox fooled, that’s for damned sure. Those little doe-eyes of hers, paired with her soft and endearing voice was exactly what every meat-headed Alpha wanted in his mate. She’d stand there and look cute, all prim and proper as she rubbed his shoulders after a long day and c
My hands were wedged against his chest, which meant I couldn’t punch him in the throat the way I wanted. It wasn’t a total loss, though. I managed to bring my knee up and land a solid jab to his balls. Despite how hard he tried to keep it in, he let out a whisper of a groan. “Why am I not surprised
“I saw something. It was a bit hard to focus since I was trying not to get tased by Erin, but I did catch the part where Ivy freaked out and attacked Kaylee. She was screaming about some kind of monster.” A thoughtful expression slid across Hakeem’s face. “Is that your ability, causing hallucination
That was the last we spoke on the subject. After Hakeem had carried up the last few boxes and Jada rearranged the sectional half a dozen times, we spent the rest of the afternoon before my GED classes trying to teach me how to drive. As it turns out, I actually enjoyed driving. Pulling into the st