Mag-log inEllie’s POVSneaking out of my own house wasn’t something I thought I would ever have to do again after the ripe age of sixteen. Those days should have been long behind me, right along with high school crushes and underaged drinking in the woods.But now here I was. Putting on dark clothes, waiting
I put my bag back on my shoulder and went to the academy.I sat through two classes without retaining a single word of either of them, turning the same thought over in my head: Dominic was walking into something he had no idea was coming, and he refused to hear me, and the pack was going to pay for
Ellie’s POVThe moment I saw her standing there, I turned to leave. Of course, Vivian’s heels clicked against the floor as she fell into step behind me.“Hello, sister. Can we talk?” she asked.“I’m busy, Vivian.”“I just want to talk.”“And I just said I’m busy.” I pushed through the door at the en
Ellie’s POVDominic’s eyes landed on me like two knives slicing across the space between us. He made no effort to hide the disdain he harbored for me in that gaze. I supposed I made little effort on my end, either.He walked up to us. Looked between me and Ryan with that familiar glint of jealousy i
Ellie’s POVDays passed, and nothing changed. Not in any ways that mattered, at least.I didn’t see Dominic much during those days. He spent most of his time out of the house, and I spent most of my time at the healer academy, going through the motions of studying and attending classes without reall
Dominic shook his head. “Oh, sure. Because acting like a good husband, giving you the space you want, trying my damnedest to show you that I care, is totally what’s been driving you away.”“You know what?” I clenched my fists. “I don’t need to do this right now. Or ever. You’re drunk, and you’re act
The place is packed, shoulder-to-shoulder bodies, dim lights pulsing in time with the bass, laughter mixing with the sugary smell of spiked drinks. Someone’s already spilled something sticky on my shoe. People are dancing, shouting, flirting, practically climbing the walls.And Vivian has been glued
Ellie POVStudents had slowly crowded around the outdoor platform, buzzing like bees on caffeine. Teachers stood stiffly at the front, clipboards ready, trying to look official despite the chaos. This was tradition, acceptance announcements delivered publicly, like some dramatic talent show reveal
Dominic POV Vivian is talking.A lot.She’s bouncing beside me as the guys and I walk from the basketball court toward the hallway, her ponytail swishing like it’s personally powered by pure optimism. She’s going on about our “first real date,” even though I haven’t agreed to anything.“…so I was t
I change the subject before he can ask more questions.“So… I wanted your help. The Healer Academy. Tell me the truth, can you help me get in? Division exams already ended, I know.”Lucas taps his fingers thoughtfully. “You? A healer? You could always ask Ryan,” he says with a perfectly straight fac







