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 rope hits the bottom of the pit with a dull thud.I look up to see Lucas’s face appear above us, scanning like he’s cataloging damage before he even opens his mouth.“Ellie,” he calls, voice steady. “Are you alright?!”“Yes,” I lie. “Can you tie yourself to the rope and I’ll pull you
Ellie POV The mountain watches us long before we reach it.By the time we gather at the clearing at its base, the air has turned sharp enough to sting when I inhale too deeply. Cold clings low to the ground, seeping up through the soles of my boots, settling into my calves.Even in daylight, jacket
“I hate this,” I mutter.“Being trapped?” he asks.“Being trapped with you.”He exhales softly. “No you don’t.”That pulls my gaze back to him.“What does that mean?!”His jaw tightens, just a fraction. “It means I didn’t ask for this pull either, Ellie.”The word hits low and slow.Pull.I swallow.
Dominic POV Light floods the room.“Ellie?” Lucas’s voice cuts through the moment like a blade. His eyes flash between Ellie and I, eyes narrowing.I nearly threw my book at him.“What…are you doing?” He asked.We’ve frozen, Ellie stiff to my chest, my arm over her, nose close.Ellie yanks off of m







