LOGIN“I’d love that,” I said. If there were descendents of Lycans in Goldenveil, then this was perfect. It felt like kismet, being assigned to a place that might hold the answers to the tablet my mom had and the strange abilities I possessed. Maybe I even had family there that I never knew about. Assumin
Ellie’s POVDominic’s offer hung in the air between us for a long moment, and I couldn’t seem to come up with a good enough response.For all intents and purposes, it was a simple enough offer. It was mutually beneficial enough to make sense. It was a long drive, nearly a full day’s journey by car,
Ellie’s POV“Goddess,” I muttered, leaning back and wiping my brow. It was frigid outside—Lucas was right, it had snowed a dusting yesterday, and it was still cold even though the snow had melted by now—but I had already managed to work up a sweat sitting in my room from all the packing, organizing,
“I’m alright, but thank you.”She gestured to the chair with the blanket on it. I sat, folding my hands in my lap as she sat behind her desk again and pulled a folder from the stack on her right. “We have several open assignments right now,” she said. “You’re welcome to choose from them, but I have
Ellie’s POVI checked my email four times before seven in the morning.The fourth time, I finally realized how ridiculous I was being and put my phone face-down on the vanity all the way on the other side of the room. That lasted about two minutes before I was padding back over, checking it while bi
Ellie’s POV“By next week, I might be gone,” I said.Dominic looked at me quizzically, not quite understanding.I took a breath. “Dominic,” I said, “if I pass my exams and receive my certification, I’m going to receive my traveling healer assignment and I’m going to leave.”The silence after I said
Ellie POV The day of the midterm arrives like a held breath finally released.Everything I’ve been carrying for weeks.It’s strange how quiet my mind feels as I walk across campus, how all the chaos and noise that had lived in my head—Dominic’s voice, Vivian’s laughs, Karina’s threats, the constant
I let go.Lucas leaned back slightly, eyes wide, jaw flexing as he fixed his shirt. “You’re faster then I remember. Noted.”He was already turning when he added, without looking at me, “And Dominic? If she wants me around, I’ll be around. Whether you like it or not. Alpha.”He walked off.I couldn’t
Dominic POV The moment her head disappeared beneath the surface, something inside me tore open.I didn’t feel myself running. I didn’t feel the rocks under my hands. All I felt was a pull, and it was enough to drive me forward like an animal.I dove deep, eyes burning, lungs screaming.It was dark.
Dominic POV I’m done. Enough.I’d been searching since first period. Not openly, because I wasn’t that pathetic.Maybe a little recklessly, fury chewing at my ribs.They were not at breakfast.Not in morning training.And every classroom I checked since then had been empty of scent.I stalked throu







