LOGIN“What?” he hissed.“It wouldn’t be a real breakup, of course,” I said. “Just a fake one. Publicly. Just to make Bianca think she won.”Callum’s face went blank. “You’re joking.”“I’m not.” I sighed. “Look, I know it sounds insane, but if Bianca thinks we’re done, maybe she’ll stop focusing so much e
Liora’s POVBy the time I made it back to campus, the sun was starting to set and my stomach was rumbling for dinner, but I felt to osick to eat. Shirley rumbled to a stop in her usual spot. I put the car in park and sat there for a moment, staring at the steering wheel.During the long drive home,
“Someone like Callum,” I whispered.Mrs. Oakes nodded. “She just needs enough to make him mark her. Then, once the bond is in place, she will have a direct connection to his mind and therefore no need for magic. She will be able to compel him to do whatever she wants, and she will be able to step in
Liora’s POVThe exterior of the building we found ourselves standing in front of was grimy, the windows dark and covered in bars. It was situated in a narrow alleyway on the other side of the city, and even from outside, I could smell cigar smoke and beer.“A tavern?” I asked, glancing at the headmi
Liora’s POVI pulled my hood up as I stepped out of the car, tugging the fabric down low enough to shadow my face. The royal city was bustling on Saturday afternoon, people streaming in and out of shops and cafes, completely oblivious to the disgraced princess who was walking amongst them.The witch
I stared at our hands, and in that moment, I wanted more than anything to tell him that I would do it. I wanted to tilt my head and expose my neck, right here in this greenhouse, and let him mark me. I wanted to be with him in that way, and bring my wolf back.But the truth was, bringing my wolf bac
We didn’t stop until we reached the edge of the forest. It was only then that I froze, releasing Helen’s hand. “Go,” I said, giving her and Marissa’s girlfriend a shove. “Run back to campus. Climb up the trellis and walk along the ledge—”“We know how to get in without getting caught. But why aren’t
Liora’s POVWith our arms full of whatever we could scrounge up—I had found some boxes of dried pasta, snacks, and hot chocolate under my bed from when the semester had begun—Mia and I went next door to check on Amy.“Amy?” Mia knocked softly on the door with her free hand. “You up?”I heard a shuf
Amy shrugged. “Not that us wolfless can order anything. We haven’t got the money.”“Can’t people share?” I asked, frowning. “I’ve seen some of the non-wolfless basically feasting on snacks every night since the lockdown started. At the very least, maybe we can pool up some money to chip in for a su
“He does have a bleeding heart, doesn’t he? Even if he doesn’t want to admit it.” She checked her nails, as if they weren’t perfect already. “But I suppose you know that, don’t you? Who patched you up last night, hm? Surely not the school nurse.”I glanced down at the white bandages on my hand. My







