Войти"Life doesn’t work that way, sis," I sigh, forcing a smile. "And once I graduate from the academy, I plan on joining Uncle Elleric’s forces, so I won’t have time to think about things like love." "So you’re going to follow behind her," Fallon murmurs, not seeming pleased at all. "You’re going to fo
[Idris’ POV] "Are you sure you’re going back?" Mom’s eyes begin to fill with tears as she waits for a response. I don’t know exactly what she expects me to say. "Yes, I am. It’s been a month since Mateo and his underlings were killed, and the academy is finally reopening. As a student, I am requi
"Hindrick," Heather growls, coming to Utica’s defense. "I’m sure there was a reason that she did it. Why do you always have to be so nasty with anyone who isn’t Fallon?"Flinching, I keep my expression neutral while Heather’s glare burns daggers into me."Did you know?" I ask. "Or are you going to c
[Hindrick’s POV]"Welcome back!"Uncle Elleric doesn’t wait before he pulls me into a hug, crushing me against him and making me extremely uncomfortable.Growling, I work to break free, and once I manage to achieve my goal, I take a few steps back."Ever the stoic," he chuckles, taking me in. "Can’t
"He…" Fineon sighs, his frustration returning. "Gave me an earful about going off like this during such an important time for you."So dad was thinking about the upcoming alpha ceremony that I would be completing. That was kind of him, but I didn’t want him to guilt Fineon into thinking that he need
[Fallon’s POV]A month passed in a blur before things were finally beginning to become normal once again. With things being so hectic, I didn’t get to see much of Fineon since he seemed to always be busy, but this time when we met, I wasn’t going to let him go until he told me what it was that he wa
[Fallon’s POV]"Look!" I gasp, taking in the explosions to our east. "Isn’t that Hindrick’s ship?""That’s right," Uncle Ramone confirms, eyeing what I’m pointing out. "Looks like they've already run into trouble. "Why am I not surprised. Nothing good ever happens when it comes to that boy.""Is now
[Hindrick’s POV]"Get to your stations!" I order, barging back onto deck where the rest of the crew were beginning to move. "This is not a drill! Remember what we agreed on? If there are any fuckups, I’ll kill you with my own hands."Stopping, I watch as everyone starts to go in the direction of whe
[Fallon’s POV]The next morning, I stare toward Fulgor Island, taking in the ominous atmosphere that surrounds it. After weeks of preparation, it was finally time to attack and end this war once and for all.From the energy that filled the area around me, I knew that my shipmates were feeling the sa
"I’ve seen," I sigh, deciding maybe I would feel better if I revealed my biggest secret. "Hindrick’s death."Growing quiet, I wait as Fineon processes exactly what it was that I was saying.To the naked eye, it would seem like I was just extremely close to Hindrick because we were related, but reall







