MasukI 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
Edgar snarled. "But Alpha," he stammered, "the President--" "The President," I interrupted, my voice leaving no room for argument, "is not a medical professional as far I know. I don't give tours of my lab." I smiled. "You're welcome to have a walk around Mooncrest... with Mooncrest Police and a
Grace His question irritated me, but I pushed it down. He was taking to me like that because he thought I didn't know, that I had no connections and no power. But that wasn't true, and I couldn't "I know that Counselor Brighthollow has every chance." He narrowed his eyes at me. "You're not g
That evening, as I slumped over latest failed experiment, a wave of despair threatened to engulf her. Tears welled up in my eyes, blurring the already incomprehensible notes on my clipboard. "This is impossible," I choked out, her voice thick with emotion. "It's never going to work..." A gentle
Grace I fell asleep after that and slept for at least a few days. It sucked, but when I woke up, I hurried to get ready and get back to Wolfe Medical. Eason was there, dressed like he was there to work and smiling at me with his laptop, files, and coffee in hand. He'd grown again. I was sure of it







