“You alright?” I asked them both.Colby blinked and gathered himself, nodding once. Sinclair’s gaze snapped to mine with something like rage in them. I wasn’t sure if it was for letting such young kids fight or from hiding this from them up until now.He seemed to remember himself though, remember h
Theodore’s POVThe next morning, everyone gathered at one of Violet’s cousin’s farms in town. It was the only place big enough to showcase what they’d been learning. Apparently, they were used to training on Uncle Caleb’s farm, but since everyone was already gathered here, we would make do.Violet a
Violet’s POVI had to be careful.I knew I had a bias toward women. Everything I’d said to Olivia Bronson at the royal palace had been true. I did relate her.Growing up as an incredibly capable woman in a world where women weren’t expected to be capable was suffocating. I was desperate to change th
Theodore’s POVIt was good to be back in Henosis. Back in a land where the magic made the air feel easier to breathe, like every inhale nourished me instead of just allowing me to survive.It was good to be back in the barn, surrounded by way more family than I knew what to do with. Back with the fa
Violet’s POVEnjoy life together.Olivia’s words in Darkmoon had struck me in the moment. They had stayed with me for two days afterward, deepening the despair I’d been facing since my last hallucination.Since I had brought harm to Riley. Since I had almost killed my own mate.Enjoy life together.
Hand in hand, my mate and I walked out into the crowded Town Square, Sinclair and Colby holding people back to form a path for us as we made our way onto the platform. Only Sinclair followed us up there, retreating to the background, while Colby monitored the stairs. Riley remained next to the platf