My heart skips a beat, concern for Coner and Sunny. It must have been scary for them, especially so out of the blue like this.“I understand, it's better to overreact to this than underreact,” I nod. “I’m glad you agree, I thought you may be upset with me, given your history and what he's already b
Chapter 148** Josie’s POV **Yesterday Deacon had cleared Coner of all suspicion, which brought a huge wave of relief for everyone, especially Sunny. I didn't get the chance to see Coner whilst he was here, as I was too busy being distracted by my men in the most pleasurable way. The afternoon that
** Josie’s POV **Mason closes the bedroom door behind him, closing me in the room with him. His eyes seem to focus on anything but me as he gathers the courage to say whatever it is he wants to talk to me about. “What’s wrong?” I ask, trying to encourage him to speak.“Nothing. Everything,” he sig
Chapter 150** Mason’s POV **Josie talks with her friend and she looks so carefree as they laugh and make jokes and talk of things and people I don’t understand. I can tell by Theo’s face he doesn't understand either and I'm sure Axel and Luke are struggling too. They begin to discuss gender reveal
Chapter 151** Josie’s POV **Just when I think Mason can’t surprise me anymore he shows me this gentle side of him that makes me melt for him. The room is lit by the warm glow of candles and sensual music plays softly in the background. Who knew he could be so tender and attentive? Don’t get me wro
Chapter 152** Deacon’s POV **I deliver my bond group back home and fight off the urge to stay with them. I have so much to do when what I really want is to scoop Josie up and take her up to bed then watch her fall apart as all five of us show her exactly how much we love her. I hand Luke the tech
Chapter 153** Josie’s POV **Theo helps me cook lasagne whilst Mason and Axel sit at the kitchen table discussing more in-depth plans for our ambush of Cornelius. They go through various scenarios and backup plans until Luke comes home. “We should be live,” he announces excitedly, placing a laptop
“Can you just tell me what’s going on?” I finally ask, unable to take this any longer. “Deacon wants to scan you for compulsion or deception,” Axel says and my heart begins to pound in my chest. Deacon doesn’t trust me. After everything we have been through he still doubts me. The compulsion I can
Chapter 17** Harper’s POV **Archie and Dillon bombard Finley with questions about Chase, and I can’t listen anymore. I’m torn between fear, intrigue, a need to help my bond, who is clearly struggling, whilst protecting my others, and a sense of injustice.Before I started the academy, I had been w
“I know,” Chase says, voice distant now, like he’s already retreating into himself.I don’t look back. I don’t dare because I’m not sure what I will do. As much as he terrifies me, he’s also my bond, and it’s in my nature to want to be with him.Archie closes the door behind us and we all stand in t
Chapter 16** Harper’s POV **“Get out!” Chase growls.No one moves.The room feels like it is suspended in a breathless stillness as no one dares move or breathe. Chase’s growl rumbles against my chest, his head still resting there like I’m the only thing anchoring him to this world. I keep my arms
Chapter 15** Harper’s POV **Fear trickles down my spine as I stand in the dark apartment. I’ve been slightly afraid of the dark since living in those underground tunnels, buy I refuse to let the fear control me. I take a steadying breath and let my eyes adjust to the darkness. With every passing h
Chapter 14** Harper’s POV **Demi looks different today. She has a glow about her and her smile is brighter.“How is life with your bonds?” I ask.We texted yesterday, and she told me the names of her bonds, but I have yet to see them.“Oh moons, last night was amazing! I was so nervous but they we
Chapter 13** Harper’s POV **After class, we wait for Dillon by the door. He rounds the corner a few moments later and I smile. I’ll never get bored with seeing his eyes light up whenever he notices me.“Hey, are we ready to do this?” he asks as he approaches.“Yes, although I’m not sure what exact
Chapter 12** Harper’s POV **The dining hall is not as busy this morning. I suspect it will get more crowded as students wake up, but for now it’s manageable. We join the small queue together and I’m already missing my dad’s famous pancakes that he would make almost every morning for the whole fam
Chapter 11** Dillon’s POV **Harper is an angel, or maybe a devil is a more fitting description, because seeing her in these tiny pieces of fabric makes me want to sin. I feel bad for looking at her whilst she sleeps, but I can’t pull my eyes from her. She had fallen asleep about an hour ago. I kn
Chapter 10** Harper’s POV **Having Dillon and Archie’s hands on me is bliss. I had felt so out of place in the dining hall, but here, with these two, I feel home. It’s as if their touch alone can strengthen me, and make me more myself. The guys don’t go further than touching. Archie grazes my ni