로그인Zane's Point Of View “Is it just me, or is Celia glaring at you?”I stiffened, my fork pausing halfway to my mouth. "What?"Charlie nodded subtly toward the table near the doors, where Celia… tall, blonde, and permanently unimpressed, was sitting with a group of her friends. Sure enough, her sharp eyes were locked onto me, her expression a mix of disdain and something I couldn’t quite place.I exhaled sharply, setting my fork down. "Great," I muttered. "Just great."Charlie’s smirk was evil. "Oh, Zane," he said, his voice dripping with false sympathy. "Did you piss her off again?"I shot him a glare. "I exist," I said. "That’s usually enough."Charlie barked out a laugh, leaning back in his chair. "You do have a talent for making enemies," he said, his tone amused. "It’s almost impressive."I groaned, rubbing a hand over my face. "I don’t need this shit right now," I muttered.Charlie’s smirk softened just a fraction. "Yeah," he said, his voice quieter. "But you’ve got me. And carbs.
Zane's Point Of ViewThe librarian, a sharp-eyed woman with silver-streaked hair and a no-nonsense demeanor, barely glanced up as we approached her desk.She took the books from us with efficient hands, her fingers trailing over the spines as she checked them off against a list on her clipboard. "All accounted for," she said, her voice crisp. "You’re free to go.""Thanks," Miles said, his voice smooth, his smirk returning as he took the books back from her.I nodded my thanks, my fingers brushing against the covers of the books as Miles tucked them under his arm. The librarian gave us a curt nod before turning her attention back to her work, dismissing us without another word.We stepped out into the hallway, the sun streaming through the tall windows, casting patterns of light and shadow across the stone floors. Miles turned to me, his expression unreadable for a moment before it smoothed into that familiar, infuriating smirk. "I’ve got to take these to Elaris," he said, lifting the
Zane's Point Of View Miles pulled back slowly, his lips lingering against mine for just a second longer before he gave my bottom lip a gentle tug with his teeth, releasing it with a soft, satisfied hum. His hands remained firm on my waist, his thumbs brushing slow, teasing circles over the fabric of my shirt, sending shivers down my spine. My fingers were still tangled in his hair, my other hand gripping his shoulder like he was the only thing keeping me upright. The air between us was thick with tension, the kind that made my skin prickle and my pulse race, my breath coming in short, uneven gasps.I was flustered.God, I was flustered.Miles’ smirk was slow and knowing, his dark eyes gleaming with amusement as he took in my flushed face, my swollen lips, the way my chest heaved with every ragged breath. "Are you suddenly shy, Zane?" he murmured, his voice a low tease, his thumb brushing over my hip in a way that made my stomach twist.I bit my lip, my fingers tightening in his hai
Zane's Point Of View Miles’ lips crashed against mine with a desperation that stole my breath, his hand tightening on my waist, pulling me flush against him. The shelves pressed into my back, the books digging into my skin, but I barely noticed. All I could feel was him, the heat of his body, the rough slide of his fingers as they tangled in my hair, the way his teeth grazed my bottom lip before his tongue pushed past my lips, demanding entrance.I should have stopped him. Should have pushed him away. Should have remembered Ronan, the bond, the promise. But god, I didn’t want to.Miles’ other hand slid down, his fingers gripping my hip before slipping lower, his palm cupping my ass, squeezing hard enough to make me gasp into his mouth. My body reacted before my mind could catch up, my hips arching into his touch, my fingers clawing at his shoulders. His kiss was hungry, possessive, his tongue sweeping against mine in a way that made my stomach twist, my pulse roar in my ears."Mile
Zane's Point Of ViewProfessor Veyra didn’t scold me for the failure. Instead, she stepped closer, her sharp eyes assessing me with a precision that made my skin prickle. "You’re treating magic like a weapon," she said, her voice low but carrying the weight of experience. "But magic isn’t something you wield like a sword. It’s something you invite into your body, like a dance partner. You have to trust it."I clenched my jaw, my fingers flexing. "I am trusting it," I muttered, though the frustration in my voice betrayed me.She didn’t flinch. "No," she said, her tone firm but not unkind. "You’re fighting it. Watch."She raised her hand, her fingers moving with a grace that made it look effortless. "Lumen," she whispered, and a soft, golden light bloomed at her fingertips, steady and warm, like a candle flame in the dark. "Feel the magic in your core," she instructed, her voice calm. "Let it flow through you, from your feet to your fingers. Your stance is your foundation, your breath
Zane's Point Of View The weeks since the Inheritance Ceremony had passed in a blur of restless nights and forced smiles. My body had healed… rapidly, thanks to whatever magic my mother had poured into me, but my soul still ached. The weight of her absence pressed down on me like a physical force, a constant, dull throb in my chest that never quite faded. I could still hear her voice, still feel the ghost of her touch on my forehead, still see the way she’d smiled at me before fading away. It was a wound that refused to scab over, a grief that settled into my bones and made every breath feel like a struggle.But I wasn’t alone.Not really.Ronan, Miles, Charlie, and Caroline had been my anchors, my lifelines, the ones who kept me from drowning in the silence of my own thoughts. Ronan’s presence was a steady warmth at my side, his golden eyes always watching, always knowing when I needed him most. Miles’ dry humor and unwavering loyalty kept me grounded, his sharp wit cutting throug