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
The courtroom buzzed with murmurs of speculation as the Chief Justice reviewed the list. "I find that Mr. Edgar Thorne meets the criteria," the Chief Justice said. "Luckily, he is in the pool of pre-selected candidates, so no delays will be necessary. If you could bring Mr. Thorne in.." Esme wen
"Research," I repeated, more a statement than a question. "That requires you to be out all day? With nothing more than a short message? No explanation?" He opened his mouth to speak, but I cut him off. "If you're not going to tell me what's been going on," I said, my voice firmer than I intended
“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
Grace I went boneless in my seat when Charles hung up. My mind was clear even as my chest felt so tight I could barely breathe. I was silent for the rest of the car ride, riding out the rush of whatever Eason had given me and Charles’ words. As the car pulled to a stop, I looked out the window. Ro







