LOGINI nodded. "Don't let me trip." "I'll do my best." With a shared laugh, we headed out the door. Esme was there at the door, hanging back. Gracian stepped away from me and linked arms with her. "We'll see you soon." I nodded and watched them go. We stood in the foyer of the building. From wh
Grace A month later... After the attack, the remaining members retreated into the cabinet to figure out what to do. After all, the other half and the president had been killed in the attack because they attacked Mooncrest. Luckily, Astarte had simply fixed everything, and aside from the aches an
Fire spilled over the doors as we fought our way down the stairs. Something swiped my cheek, but I didn't heed it. We stumbled over the bodies and slipped in the blood. I tried not to think about how many people I'd killed. I didn't want to think about it. "Back up is coming, but we need time, "
Grace I heard dying screams as I ran. The sound of battle echoed down the hallway. I found Astarte holding a group of attackers off at the door of the other stairs. "There was no way off." Astarte snarled. "Your mother's office! Lock the door." "What about--" "Go!" I bit my lip and ran
"A good PR move comes with a splash of fun." Astarted nodded forward. "I believe you should get to your command room, yes?" I nodded and headed upstairs to my father's office, adrenaline pumping through my veins. An attack, contained or not, was a serious threat. The city needed to be locked dow
Grace As we boarded the crowded bus, a knot of unease tightened in my gut. Astarte made a show of being intrigued. She smiled for every photo and seemed genuinely delighted, all the while, she explained her plan. I promised to help you. PR is important. Having me here will get you attention beyo
Until you have nothing left…. Darkness claimed me then. Moon, I was tired, but I didn’t feel like I was resting. I knew I was asleep, but this didn’t feel quite like the sleep I was used to. Was I going to see another vision of Alpha Shadow? I waited for the fire or the voice, but nothing happen
Grace The car ride was a cacophony of chatter. Richard cooed in his baby seat, oblivious to the world around him. Cecil, bless her heart, gabbed excitedly about her new colors and the pictures she planned to color with them. Occasionally, she peppered Eason with questions, which he answered gladly
Jackson was a fraud, a thief, and a liar. He was also a raging lunatic who was siding with Alpha Shadow and didn't know how to take no for an answer. "Hello?" Charles asked. “Are you there?” “... yes.” my voice sounded flat, almost hollow. "Great, I'm glad you can hear me. I thought the recept
“None that I’ve found, but his oath in Selene was pretty extensive.” “How much time do you think we have?” “Not long enough.” I nodded. “You do what has to be done… and hope that Diana has some good news for me.” George chuckled. “Stormclaws, right? Couldn’t pick some nice, sane, sensible, e







