LOGINWhat the council wants, the council gets. And what they can't get, they eliminate. When she is forced back to Oakblood and into Kingsbury College, Rain Riverton is well aware there are only two ways out. Survive or die. But survival isn't as simple as it seems, not when the council is watching her every move, not when the students at Kingsbury possess magic she could only dream of owning. And certainly not when she gains the attention of the one person she shouldn't. Kai Malek is as dangerous as the council she fears, or maybe more. Her tormentor and the reason she left Oakblood years ago. He swore to kill her, and there is nothing more sacred than a blood oath. Oakblood isn't what it used to be. Kingsbury isn't the safe haven everyone thinks it is, and Rain isn't the same girl she was when she crossed the wards into the cursed town. The council wants something with her and she is going to make sure they never get it, even if it costs her sanity, her life... or the enemy she has no business caring about.
View MoreCHAPTER TEN.IVY’S POVA sharp knock at the door was the only thing that saved me from the suffocating weight of Aiden’s gaze. I didn't wait for him to speak. I slipped away from the bed, my skin still prickling where he had pinned me, and heaved a silent sigh of relief. He met the guards halfway, their voices dropping into hushed, urgent tones. “An emergency assembly," Aiden said, his eyes suddenly shifting from the intense heat earlier to a cold, detached golden color. He paused at the door, his silhouette blocking the light. "Don’t play smart, Princess, I'll be back.” He left before I could even find my voiceI heaved a sigh of relief.The announcement for the emergency came before sunset.They gathered us in the central hall, rows of bodies packed tightly, shuffling feet against the stone floor, inaudible whispers travelling through the air. No one knew why we had been called, but curiosity could be seen in the eyes of everyone, tension was palpable in the air.I stood somew
CHAPTER 20RAIN ANDREA RIVERTON Prophecy or not, we were still students of Kingsbury High. It didn’t matter what we knew, or who we slapped. Attending classes was non-negotiable. Especially when they involved training. We were going to die one way or another, better to put up a good fight.“I am pleased to see some more familiar faces from the remaining aspirants the first trial didn’t wipe out.” Professor Bengal raised his chin. Hands behind the back of his robe, Dr Zia stood behind him like she always had been. “Do not rejoice yet, you still have three more to survive and win.”Three.Total of four. Not three like the Acolytes had done, Or as Aunt Eloise had in her time. Four. “Why does everything about our set have to be fucking different?” Nazeera frowned. Lix stood next to us with her Kitsune blade tugged in an X shape behind her fight gear.“Right?” Lix sneered. “It’s like they are trying to get us killed on purpose.” Professor Bengal continued. “You have today and tomorrow
CHAPTER 19RAIN ANDREA RIVERTONShivers trailed down my arms in waves as I looked up to his tall frame. There was no surviving the rage that was in his eyes.“I have to cover my fish,” Nazeera said and walked away without waiting for a response.What in the world of betrayers?“I have to go help her cover her fish.” Leon hurried along. My eyes widened at how fast they were to betray me. Leaving me with this raging monster in front of me. But I couldn’t blame them, I’d do the same.“It wasn’t intentional.” I frowned, turning fully to him.“Do you even have any idea of what you have done?” His eyes flashed.Kai was angry. Murderous even. The hallway was empty, most students were in class already and I was in danger. “I kept it safe!” I shot at him. “I tried to, at least.” He scoffed, silver eyes blaring into mine. Suddenly, his ears twitched and he grabbed my wrist forcefully. Electricity passed through my veins and straight into my brain as he pulled me towards him, my face going to
Chapter 18RAIN ANDREA RIVERTON“Ward nine, section five members have always been first in Kingsbury. So it would be absolutely wrong for me to say I am surprised.” Councilman Omen said with hands behind his back in high prestige. I could see the resemblance between Kamari and Ivella with their father. Were they as fucked up as he was too? Did he take the key? Did Nazeera take it?“Good job, once again.” His eyes scanned the hall.Our formation of three was behind our flags as always. Wards three and six stood beside us. “Your second trial comes in three days.” “Three days?” Voices were raised in protest, “We barely survived this one.” My brows squinted as I stared at Omen. Whatever his soul was made of, it was so dang obvious mine hated it. “Why the rush?” Naz mumbled beside me. “Aunt Eloise’s dairy stated we had at least two weeks to rest before the next trial.” I still didn't trust that she didn’t take the key. But I couldn’t accuse her if I didn’t witness it myself. Besides,
While in duel training against other ward members, be aware that you will be underestimated and maybe even targeted as a weak link when you let them know you have no emblem. But do not let that fret you. Their underestimation is your greatest weapon, Rain. Use it.~A GUIDE TO SURVIVAL AT KINGSBURY
Chapter 4 RAIN ANDREA RIVERTONThe first thing that stood out was the mini necklace that hung around her neck. It looked like a book, I’d never seen anything like it. I matched her fierce gaze with mine. “I’m not supposed to get a roommate until next week.” “And that seems like a you problem.”
The first night you pick your wards is the deadliest. People die, Rain. People lose vital body parts. A ward can only house two hundred students, aspirants, and Acolytes included. People would kill those in the wards they want to join to create an empty spot for them to move over. Be vigilant. Do n
Chapter 2 RAIN ANDREA RIVERTON Orientation days were one of the worst days in Kingsbury according to Aunt Eloise’s diary. The one she made sure I read when the order about me coming back here arrived. You could either be added to a ward that would help you survive or a ward that would be your dem






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