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Bonds at War: The Untouched is Mine Chapter 113: Mistaken, Again
TESSA Owen was there beside me, his bag dropped lazily on the cafeteria floor as he held his usual canned iced coffee. We were seated near the back, far from the rest of the crowd. It was our first break of the day, but it already felt like the last. “You seem really tired,” he said quietly, watching me carefully.“Yeah,” I muttered, resting my cheek against my palm.I was tired. And not just the kind of tiredness that a full night’s sleep could fix. For the past few days, I had been trying to catch Mr. Winters in the act. I followed him. I took note of his meetings. I eavesdropped where I could without getting caught. But it was like chasing smoke. Every time I thought I had something, it slipped through my fingers like water.“Why is it that the world is going against me?” I mumbled, not really expecting an answer.Owen didn’t reply. He just leaned slightly toward me, offering a shoulder.“Let me lean here for a moment,” I said softly.He shrugged. “Go ahead.”I rested my head a
Bonds at War: The Untouched is Mine Chapter 112: Pull Over
ARDEN The ride back to the Callahan estate was quiet.The village celebration had ended with polite smiles, but there was a heaviness in the air no one wanted to address, especially not after the question about Bethany having Viremia settled among those present. We had left before dessert was served.Now, only the distant hum of the engine filled the silence. Cade was behind the wheel, his grip light, but his brows furrowed. I kept my gaze on the window, watching trees blur past us, but my thoughts were far from the road.“You already knew,” Cade said quietly.I nodded, letting out a slow sigh. “I found out when she visited us.”There was no point hiding this from Cade. “When she went out to the balcony and I followed her,” I added. “She tried to hide it, but I saw her blood-tinged hands. That’s when I knew.”Cade didn’t respond for a moment. “I see,” he finally muttered.“You’re not surprised?”He shook his head, gaze still trained forward. “Not really. You’ve been quite close late
Bonds at War: The Untouched is Mine Chapter 110: Village Campaign
ARDEN The sun was high, casting golden light across the roofs of a northern village nestled at the base of the mountains.We had been moving from village to village for days now, and today was no different. With a bundle of flyers clutched in one hand and a scarf pulled tightly around my neck, I stood beside Cade in the central square, handing out pamphlets that bore his name and platform.Some took them without a word. Others glanced once at the names and shoved them into their coat pockets without so much as a nod. A few gave cold stares—suspicion painted across their faces.Most of them were guarded and wary. And I couldn’t blame them.The people on the borders of the North had been overlooked for too long. Promises made by candidates never came to fruition. Hands were shaken only when votes were needed. And so, naturally, when Cade stepped forward and offered his hand, they didn’t reach back.Still, Cade stood calmly before them. He met their eyes, not with arrogance, but with q
Bonds at War: The Untouched is Mine Chapter 110: After All
TESSAIt had been a week since Arden last stepped foot on campus, and I could feel her absence settling into every corner of the Academy. Things felt quieter without her. However, while I missed her, the others seemed largely unaffected. If anything, the Academy had only grown more intense in her absence. Ever since the first poll was released, and Cade’s name appeared right beneath Winters’, boasting a shocking 35%, it felt like someone had poured gasoline on a fire. Winters’ supporters doubled down. His campaign banners grew larger, his speeches louder, and the pressure more suffocating. Still, no one questioned anything. I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. The sudden push and the unspoken curfews placed on North-aligned students—it all felt well-planned. From my years of observing this school, I had learned that power never moves without hands discreetly guiding it from beneath the table. That morning, I left my dorm early. The sun had barely risen, and most st
Bonds at War: The Untouched is Mine Chapter 109: Viremia
ARDEN“This calls for a celebration!” Nathan declared, rising to his feet and heading toward the kitchen. Mirage groaned, though a smile danced on her lips. “Don’t open the bottle from the winter vault,” she warned him, already knowing exactly what he intended to do. “I make no promises!” he called over his shoulder, vanishing into the kitchen.Cade shook his head, hiding his amusement behind a sip of water. Honey clapped her hands excitedly, her eyes bright. “Celebration! I want pink juice!”“You’ll get juice,” Cade confirmed, taking on the role of the protective older brother. “But no alcohol for you.”Bethany chuckled softly, setting her tea aside. “I shouldn’t be drinking either,” she said gently. Her voice sounded thinner now, her hands slightly unsteady as she reached for her neck.I smiled and reached for Cade’s hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. A small smile appeared on his lips, and I found myself mirroring his expression. However, my smile quickly faded. The sound of Beth
Bonds at War: The Untouched is Mine Chapter 108: Almost There
ARDENLunch was surprisingly warm. We sat around the long wooden dining table, the air filled with the comforting clatter of utensils and the occasional burst of laughter. The enticing scent of roasted herbs and garlic butter wafted from the dishes Mirage and Nathan had prepared. It felt like family. Honey sat beside me, eating mashed potatoes with both hands and occasionally talking to her plate. Mirage kept offering everyone more bread rolls, while Nathan teased Cade for something he muttered under his breath. Even Bethany, who always seemed to carry a quiet tension wherever she went, wore a faint smile, her body relaxed as she cradled a cup of warm tea. It was light. In that moment, I realized how different this gathering was from every meal I’d ever had with my own family. Back home, silence loomed heavier than any meal. My parents scrutinized what I ate, how I held my fork, and whether I truly deserved to be at the table at all. Here, Cade placed a few slices of grilled chic
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