LOGINLillian’s POVTo my surprise, Grayson appeared like out of nowhere, or out of a dream. He grabbed me around the waist, attempting to yank me to safety. But if we went too far, that trellis would crush Odette alone. In a split instant, I turned and kicked the trellis as hard as I could.The trajector
“But then he met me,” I said.“Yes,” she said. “And you two are the perfect match, so well suited. They say opposites attract, and that couldn’t be truer than with the two of you. Grayson and I, we’re too much alike really. We used to be inseparable as kids. I swear if he wasn’t my shadow, I was hi
Lillian’s POVBy the end of the day, I was physically exhausted from training my body so much so hard under the sun in the training grounds. I had refused to go to dinner in the dining room with the other ladies, instead choosing to return to my room with the intent of having something light being d
I knew, in his own way, Teacher was just trying to cheer me up.“Well, let me know if that changes,” he said. “I’m always happy to bring villains to justice.”“He’s not a villain just because he lost interest in me,” I said.“He is, because he’s hurting you every day you are apart,” Teacher said.My
Lillian’s POVAfter moving into Josie’s room, I spent most of my waking hours out in the training ground, striking at the training dummies or shooting arrows down the range. There hadn’t been as many people coming to see Teacher and me about training. I tried not to read too much into it, but it was
Lillian’s POV“This isn’t necessary,” Grayson said. “You are being too emotional about this. You are overreacting.”“Stop saying that!” I snapped and pulled my arm away from his grasp. I continued packing, quicker than before. If I hadn’t been certain about leaving before, I was definitely sure now.
Lillian’s POV“What do you want, Maren?” I asked flatly.Maren pouted, but it was false, directly conflicting with the delight sparkling in her eyes. “Is that any way to treat a concerned sister who came to visit you? Maybe I missed you.”“We just saw each other at the palace,” I said. “And you’ve n
“You don’t have to say them. You just need to sign the confession.” My father plucked a single sheet of paper from the desktop and handed it to me. On it was a neatly typed confession, done at a typewriter, with everything my father said, as if I had been the one saying it. “I’ve already done all th
Grayson’s POVWhile I had no idea what the Gamma was truly up to, I could guess he intended to manipulate Lillian and attempt to use her against me again. For both her sake and my own, I was bound and determined to keep that from happening. If that meant I had to travel out to their small pack and a
“I have to go,” I said, thinking he might forbid it, or argue. “Ronan is fading. The poison is severe. I have to do what I can to help him.”“Your father won’t help you,” Grayson said. “He’s only saying these things to lure you back to his pack lands.”“Maybe he is playing me, but what choice do I r







