LOGINLiliethIt's been weeks, and the competition comes to an end tomorrow.And that's when we'll attack.I'm on edge, but then again, so is everyone else. These past few weeks felt more like a vacation than a preparation for war, that's for sure, and it would've gone more smoothly if we weren't all so worried about Wenton running his mouth to the wrong people about what he saw here.We haven't found him since that day, and it seems that nobody that Golen knows is aware of his whereabouts either.Golen had to leave for two weeks to search for Wenton. The whole time, we wondered whether or not our plan had gone to shit, and naturally, I worried about Cadeon. Wenton saw Timmon and maybe even followed him all the way here.That means he could suspect Cadeon's duplicity because of Timmon's involvement with us.I don't know. Everything is a mess.Since morning, nobody has said a word to each other. I wouldn't say we're particularly afraid; it's just that there's much to process now that war's a
LiliethThe next day, the matter isn't quite forgotten, and everything—the truth of what happened last night—reveals itself in the most unexpected way.I feel bad for having leaped to conclusions about the wolf being Wenton. I wouldn't go as far as saying that I'm embarrassed by it. Relief is the better word. Because if that wolf wasn't Wenton, that means he isn't here.His presence here would be beyond problematic. I don't believe that he'd be the kind of person to reform and try to adapt to the truth. No, he's too much of an Alpha-born for that, and it won't even matter that he has the blood of the true leaders coursing through his veins.He despises anything that is associated with what he perceives as weakness.Irredeemable. That's what he is.Over breakfast, two Gammas—or rather, two guards who are both Omega-borns—approach the table. Something about their energy is completely off, though. I can sense that something is wrong.So does everyone else, because they're wearing the sam
Lilieth"Are you sure it was him?""Yes!" I exclaim. "Yes, I'm a hundred percent sure! It was him."Deo looks around desperately while I try to calm myself. What's Wenton doing here? I know instinctively that it's a bad sign. He might be Golen's son but he's not on our side."We have no choice but to head back, then," Deo states. "We're going to have to tell everyone about this."I agree with her. "We can't take the risk."The wolf disappeared the second I made eye contact with it and though I went after it, I didn't find it anymore. It's the same wolf that bit my leg—I'm one hundred percent sure of that. And because I know that Wenton was the one who did it, I know he was the one staring at me.Again, how did he get here?While we're walking back to the pack house, neither of us says a word to each other. I'm looking around and around to ensure that we aren't being followed, but unfortunately, the surrounding woods are too dark for me to get a clear view of him.But I sense him. He's
CadeonUnfortunately, I've had to assign Lennox to the role of watching the village of Omega-borns. My father insisted, claiming that Lennox would be my future Beta and so, he would have to get used to such 'missions'.He knows nothing about our arguments, which is why he still has this idea in his head, and I wasn't the one who'd break the news to him. All of this works in my favor for the time being.But fuck. Now I have to watch him and launch my investigation on Draven. It's almost too much to juggle.Lennox showed up to disrupt my peace. It makes me fucking hate him more than I already do. But nothing can be done—I'll have to tolerate him or find a smart way to get rid of him.Another thing that's hammering against the side of my head is Timmon's mysterious disappearance. Where the hell is he? According to our mother, he left yesterday morning and hasn't been back since. On top of that, he's not at the academy.They send word concerning his absenteeism.I know he's been in a mood
LiliethI'm standing on the balcony in my room when I hear a knock at the door.It's Deo. "May I?"I nod and she joins me. The sky is a lovely shade of dark blue and it's a cool night. The lights are all on in the village, and I can see the perfect little stone houses from where I'm standing. Right now, I wish I was there, in the village. Away from this mess that my family life has suddenly become.Okay, that's a little unfair because Anice is the only one who's genuinely distressing me. There's Golen, too, but he's someone I can easily ignore."Tough day, huh?"I scoff. "More like a tough life.""Has Anice apologized?""I doubt that she will."Deo clicks her tongue against her teeth. "You know, when I first met her, she seemed pretty bratty to me, but we talked, and she was always very interested in what I had to say. I thought we'd get very close.""Things changed when I came back, right?""Yes. And I have no idea why.""She mentioned Cadeon and Draven," I admit. "Told me I could ch
Lilieth"So, you mean to tell me that it was really all an act?"Timmon smiles at me. We're currently walking around the garden, and essentially catching up. He just confessed to me that those things he told me when we met back at the academy were all part of an act—something he and Cadeon planned.I'm genuinely shocked that he knew about the whole plan—he wants to be a part of the whole thing."Of course. I'd never say those things to you, Lilieth. I knew about you and Cadeon. You're the only one who didn't know. When he explained to me how dangerous it would be for you if we were always around you, and that included me, I knew I had to keep you at arm's length.""Hm," I say."I'm sorry about the things I said.""It's alright, you didn't mean them," I say. "Does Cadeon know you're here?""No," he admits. "He has no idea. To him and everyone else, I'm still enrolled at the academy."My eyes bulge. "And you're not?"Timmon shakes his head. "I've been meaning to quit for a long time. It
LiliethReceiving a letter from my mother claiming that we need to talk tonight isn't how I thought my day would start.But it is.I'm confused by it because it's not my mother's style at all. Why would she come all the way here? The journey is long and can be extremely boring. Will she come alone?
LiliethThe crowd goes wild when my win is announced by a hesitant voice, and I'm beyond flattered.I think this has to be one of the happiest moments of my life.I'm beyond relieved as I make my way to where the other females are. I walk right past Golen, refusing to look at him. Why should I ackn
CadeonIt's time to announce who's going to leave the competition.And though the answers were fixed in my mind before, now they're all a mess.Only two girls would be eliminated today because one of them had been expelled for fighting. One of them will be Portia Vereen since her father approached
Cadeon"Cadeon?"Before I even turn my head, I know Timmon is the one who called my name. I say goodbye to the secretary and tuck the files under my arm.My brother looks at me suspiciously, eyes narrowed and everything. I walk toward him and together, we head outside. "What are you doing here?""I







