ログインI 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
Grace I woke up in a bed, and it wasn't any bed that I recognized. The scent of the room was different. It was like being wrapped in the warm, woody embrace of a forest. I smelled pine and fresh, cold earth. I groggily sat up, cocooned in a soft, heavy blanket that seemed to weigh me down in the m
Charles Amira winced, standing awkwardly in the doorway as I could see Grace starting to zone out. I wrapped my arms around Grace, pulling her close as the weight of the challenge's acceptance settled upon her. Her shoulders trembled, and I could feel her uneven breaths. "Breathe, Grace," I whis
Grace As we reached the front of the cottage, I noticed the sleek black car in front. Gregory waved from within it. "Are we... heading back tonight?" "Yes. After dinner," Charles said. "We should get back early in the morning." I sighed and nodded. "I guess it couldn't last forever." We wa
I dialed Eason's number as we crossed Mooncrest's border. The ringing sound seemed to stretch on forever, punctuating the intensity of the moment. As soon as he picked up, I spoke, my voice hushed so as not to disturb Grace's much-needed rest. "It's done. We just crossed the border, and she isn't







