เข้าสู่ระบบIt's quiet for a moment, and then I hear the rustling of clothes as Mosley removes his.He steps into the shower behind me, which increases the steam significantly, thanks to the chill of his skin.Then he hesitates. "Bethany, I don’t think my touch will be exactly pleasant. Are you sure you want me to…?"I peek open one eye and immediately open the other to get a better view. Oh, gods. He's so fucking gorgeous.Always too gorgeous. Even when he has no right to be.I used to roll my eyes about the girls drooling over him at the university all the time, but now that I get to see him this way often, I kind of get it now.All that perfect skin, the lean muscles, that angelically handsome face and striking white hair, those chilly eyes…Mosley blushes so hard that he tries to cover his face. "Cut it out, Bethany.""Am I making you uncomfortable?" I grin."You're making me way too fucking hard to even think about touching you," he mumbles so quietly I almost miss it.That takes my gaze dow
“You will be recognized out there, Mosley.” I continue arguing, trying to squirm out of Jay’s strong arms.Godsdamn it, I’m way more exhausted than I realized because my attempts are pathetically feeble.They all watch in amusement as I give up, sighing and letting my head hang back over Jay’s arm.“Fine, we’ll rearrange things,” I begin. “Jay will go out to get clothes, because he’s the least likely to get recognized or frighten the hell out of people and spread unnecessary rumors,” I add when the Vel Morin opens his mouth.He laughs, and Jay nods in complete agreement.“Olyon can keep watch around the area and perimeters.”“Happy to be assigned to a task, Sweetheart.”I pause, frowning. “You look more tired than usual, Olyon.” My eyes take him in slowly. “I’ve never seen you look this tired. Is there something I can do to help?”He blinks as if he’s surprised that I noticed before he replies. “I’m fine, my love. Nothing a few Rasnae seeds wouldn’t sort out.”“Go ahead and take plent
Now it makes so much sense why Zuu doesn’t joke with this shifter. He might be annoying, but he’s proven his loyalty to her and her family over and over again.She trusts him with her life.And I love it for her.I feel the same with my mates, and it's great to know that Zuu has someone she trusts in such a manner and at such a level.“There won't be any transportation magic without telling us where we’re going,” Mosley replies, taking his burner phone from Zuri.“It’s a cabin in a small town full of mostly humans. The Liminal Order wouldn’t send anyone after us in a settlement that is filled with humans. All we need to do is act as normal as possible until it's time to leave.”“My pinky Cabin?” Zuri asks Hellion, who nods.“Oh, Beth, you’ll love it,” she tells me excitedly. “It's right beside a church and town hall. My parents and I always go there when we feel like getting in touch with our human side.” She laughs sweetly.“There's literally everything in the cabin. You’ll love it.
~Bethany~When we emerge in Crestbane forest, it’s worrisome how quiet everywhere is.Not even the sound of crickets can be heard.For the hundredth time, I glance at Asad. He’s still motionless in Jayan’s arms. But now his skin is getting paler than ever, which is getting me super worried. The only assurance I have that indeed he’s transforming, but painfully slow, is the occasional appearance of dark vein-like webs on his temples.It's either Zuri and Hellion haven’t noticed, or they’re opting not to say anything about it.“Asad,” I try again. “We’re leaving Crestbane together. What do you think? Such great news, right?”There’s no reply.Hellion glances around nervously, adjusting his hold on Zuri’s arm.“Uh. Not to pressure you, Bethany, but…”Right. We need to get out of here.I brace myself and reach toward Zuri. “This might take a second to set up. Once the spell is ready, everyone must be touching someone touching me.”They position themselves as I take Zuri’s bare hands in m
"You're feeling all right?" I check, fascinated by this beautiful time we’re spending together.Bethany nods and slowly begins to pull her face away.“Beth-”"Shh, it's fine.” She tells me. “No matter how bad Velthra becomes, I will always withstand it.”I watch in utter fascination as she stares right into my face.I smile. It's unusual that anyone can withstand Velthra in this state, with numerous monstrous creatures slipping past us as we speed away.Then again, Bethany grew up in a far darker, unquestionably cruel plane of existence.Soon we arrive at the training ground, and she smiles at me. “Thank you,” she tells me and tugs me along. “Come, the others are waiting."We head straight down the stairs that lead underground. A dim light illuminates somewhere far down the underground pathway, so we drift towards it, turning a few corners.The light is from Hellion holding a torch to Zuri’s face. He’s checking to see if she has any unhealed wounds while fussing over something I have
Removing my fingers, I pull my borrowed outfit over my neck, covering my halo ring completely.Nobody can know about this, especially Bethany.I’m not going to be a liability to her, never.I rise through the ceiling into the next floor of Crestbane directly above the entry hall and stop midair.No wonder all the shouting and screaming has stopped.Fucking Deskar!They're all dead.I drift above the massacre, which is a bit much even for me. Nobles, a few creatures I've only heard stories about, seen in pictures, and some I’ve only seen once in my entire life have been literally ripped to shreds.Their many bodies and flesh now litter the floor and the walls.There is blood everywhere; on the windows and dripping from various surfaces…Several hearts have been ripped out and scattered across the ground. It looks almost as bad as when creatures in Velthra feast on a body, leaving nothing but hollow gore behind.Is this the only hallway where this happened?The gleam of something catche
~Olyon~I have been in countless dreams, but never have I been so sated.It's almost noon, my room is dim and quiet aside from Bethany's soft breathing.In Velthra, I lay on the bed beside her and savor every second I can soak in her aura like it's the only balm for my shredded soul.Knowing what l
~Mosley~ Her smile is something twisted halfway between wistfulness and dark humor. "You can kill me in this term doesn’t mean you can lay your hands on me, Mosley. In fact, you really can't harm me physically. Glacilytes have life forces that can
~Olyon~“Okay,” Bethany says in a rather defeated voice.“Please, I need explanations.” Salazar stands. He doesn’t look good; he looks like he’s going to shift and let his dragon take over any moment.Mosley is sprawled on the floor, head in his palm, and ice crawling over his arm in slow, steady m
~Bethany~ I’m trying to play head games to get those guys to hate me, and here are four pissed-off, jealous girls. Three actually. The girl from the stairs seems more terrified than pissed. All I need to do is piss the rest off even more. Simple-perfect task. I tip my head. “I need to get to the







