Se connecterChapter 37Freya I answered the questions just like I prepared for them. I wondered if Aurora was finding it as easy as I was because there were other questions too, not just the one about the great abandonment. But, it was the only one that required a presentation. I couldn’t help but wonder if she had prepared for the other questions as well. Soon we were done and it was time for the presentation process. Selene went up first, without even being called up, typical. “Thanks for volunteering to go first, Miss Ravenshade.” Elder Mira said, her voice laced with satisfaction. This made Selene’s shoulder go up higher than it already was, in pride. “Of course Elder Mira, I’m very confident about my presentation.” She replied curtly. She scanned the paper in her hands, clearing her throat in preparation for her speech. “The great abandonment.” She began and I kept my eyes fixed on her face, my curiosity piqued. “What do I think of this case? I think the alpha made the worst decision
Chapter 36Freya My smile faded in an instant but I didn’t want Aurora to suspect that things weren’t right with Caelan and I so I fixed it immediately. “He didn’t.” I lied. “He already knew so I guess I thought you’d be the one to tell him.” I explained, feigning nonchalance. She shook her head, holding my gaze for a second or two. “It wasn’t me.” We spent the next few hours nibbling on the cookies and studying but to me it felt like I was just staring at the words and waiting for them to make sense.I was distracted by my own thoughts, the lie, the bow from the stranger at the party every occurrence made my mind a jumbled mess. “Freya?!” Aurora called out, tapping my feet and I blinked back to the present. Her face was etched in a concerned expression, one I knew I couldn’t easily lie my way out of. “I asked a question. Are you okay? You seem so out it today.” She asked, her tone sincere. I smiled, a smile that barely reached my eyes. “I’m fine, just worried about this last a
Chapter 35 Freya His scent hit me the moment I stepped into the living room, clean, familiar and unmistakably him. He was on the sofa closest to the exit, his back relaxed on the frame, with a white paper bag sitting beside him.“I guess this isn’t a good time huh?” He asked, his eyes scanning my face which I quickly fixed into a smile. I dropped into the space beside him, “I’m sorry you had to hear that, the Iris and my mother duo is a lot to deal with.” I exhaled, my eyes on the ceiling. He squeezed my hand and I quickly cocked my head towards him. Immediately, I was reminded of how I looked and that I was still in the same clothes from last night. Meanwhile, he was neatly dressed in a pair of blue jeans and a crisp blue shirt; his her perfectly styled. “What brings you here?” I asked nervously, unable to meet his gaze. He picked up the paper bag, a huge smile on his face. “I heard about the council decision.” He paused, bringing his gaze to meet mine. Was I the last to kn
Chapter 34 Freya I don’t say a word after that because I know it’s pointless going back and forth with her. So I walked away, to my room, slamming the door so hard it almost came off its hinges. I fall face first into my pillow, letting out a muffled groan in agony. The alcohol finally hit and my body started to give in to the drowsiness, “I’ll deal with everything in the morning.” I whispered. The words barely made it out of my mouth before my eyes closed shut, letting the calmness of the night claim me. One buzz. Two. Three. I pried my eyes open, head splitting from the hangover. Groaning, I fished my phone out from under my pillow, struggling to bring the screen into focus.“What the hell is going on?” I whispered, wondering why there were so many missed calls from Aurora.Immediately, another call came in and I picked up. “What’s up?” I said, my voice barely louder than a whisper. Even talking felt like a luxury I could not afford. “Freya! How are you just waking up?” she
Chapter 33 Freya His eyes flicked towards me immediately, searching, checking to see if I saw or missed it. I plastered a firm smile on my face and I could see the relief flood his eyes. Iris was indeed on to something. “Focus on the council membership first; worry about this later.” I thought to myself. Aurora finally appeared by our side, her chest heaving as she slowed down to catch her breath. “It’s almost impossible to escape that crowd.” She gasped, letting the cold air fill her lungs. “I got lost twice trying to find the exit.” She laughed. I smiled back, stealing a quick glance at Caelan who was now staring into the sky, both arms tucked into his pockets. “You ready to get home?” I asked. She could barely stay upright, every step a stumble. I didn’t need anyone to tell me the alcohol had finally hit. “Hell yeah…” she slurred, a lopsided smile spreading across her face. “I’m so wasted.” She laughed. Not a care in the world, I envied that.I shook my head, half amused
Chapter 32 Freya The place was packed with twice as many people as the last time. And as much as I wanted to loosen up, I couldn’t bring myself to. Thoughts of Caelan and the altercation I had with my mother plagued my mind. Perhaps some drinks might help. “Are you okay? You seem a bit odd.” Aurora asked, tugging my hands as we navigated through the crowd. “I’m alright.” I replied, my voice almost drowned in the loud music. “I need some drinks.” I added. She led the way and soon we found ourselves at the bar. “Two shots please.” I signaled the bartender who looked at me with uncertainty like he was warned never to serve me any drinks. “You heard her, two shots please.” Aurora yelled and he immediately sprang into action. The bittersweet taste hit my throat and I sighed deep with relief, twirling the shot glass between my thumb and index finger. “More please.” I said, forcing a smile. “Woah Freya, you’re on fire today are you sure everything is fine?” Aurora asked,
CHAPTER 7Caelan's POVI saw her for the first time six years ago.She was fifteen, unconscious, bleeding from a gash along her temple, half hidden under a fallen tree at the edge of Thornwood forest. I almost walked past her. I was being hunted, I had maybe twenty minutes before they picked up my
CHAPTER 23 Freya's POV “Did you hear?” Nina texted me that morning. “The midpoint evaluation is out. I had been awake since five, which was not unusual for me, sitting at my desk with notes I had already memorized spread in front of me as something to do with my hands while I waited. When the no
CHAPTER 9Freya's POVI changed my outfit four times the next morning.I knew it was ridiculous, but I couldn't stop fidgeting anytime I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I stood in front of my wardrobe on the fourth change and had a very firm internal conversation with myself about the fact
CHAPTER 16Freya's POV"Written assessments test knowledge," Selene said loudly at breakfast the morning of the announcement, to no one in particular and everyone within earshot. "Physical trials test what you actually are. What's actually in you." She picked up her coffee and looked across the tab







