BRONZEI see them the second they step onto the second floor of the library.Venus and that new trainee in the camp, Alex, are on the balcony, leaning slightly toward each other, talking about something I can’t hear. She’s blushing as he mutters something. My fist tightens before I even realize it.
VENUS Thankfully, Elder Gonalz’s phone rings and it distracts his attention from the sound. “I have an idea,” I mutter as I look at Ava. “The library has a background music system, right?”Ava frowns, confused. “Yes, but—”“Just handle the door. I’ll be quick.”I rush over to the system, connect m
VENUS My feet carry me toward a shelf tucked into the far left corner of the lowest level. I don’t know why, but something about it pulls me in like an invisible thread guiding my steps. The closer I get, the stronger the sensation grows. The hairs on my arms rise.Mystical wolves.That’s what the p
VENUS Ava grabs Alex’s hand and glares at me."Stay out of our matters, Venus," she hisses, her voice dripping with venom.Our matters?I blink, confused for a second, until I follow her gaze to where her fingers wrap tightly around his arm. Oh.She thinks they’re a thing.My brow lifts on instinct
VENUS My heart races. I can't believe my bad luck. Mallory peels herself away from Bronze and struts toward us. Her smile is practiced as usual. Anyone who hasn't seen her true colors won't be able to differentiate it from a genuine, warm smile. "Venus," she says sweetly, her voice laced with so
VENUS My heart thunders in my chest. What if it's Mallory or any of her spies? “Boo!” Someone says from behind me and my heart leaps on my throat. I turn around, ready to tackle whoever it is but then stop. “Alex?” He smirks as he stands tall in front of me. Then he chuckles. “You look like you'