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
Liora’s POVThe final month of school was upon us. And with it, the final exams.“This year, the final exams will be structured differently,” Principal Alder announced, his voice carrying across the packed auditorium. “The exams will be split into two halves: a written portion and a field test.”Zan
Liora’s POV“Zane! What are you doing here?!”I clutched my blanket to my chest, heart pounding. But not because of my compromising position in bed with my guard down. How long had he been standing there without me realizing?Had he heard me speak out loud?He held up one of those cardboard takeout
Callum’s POV“For today’s exam, you will be placed into ten pairs,” the proctor said, stifling a yawn. He scratched his head as he began to read off the names on his clipboard. “Let’s see here… Stacey and Gemma, you’re together. Abigail and Michael… Callum and Zane…”“Looks like we’re buddies for th
Liora’s POV“What do you think you’re doing?”Bianca rushed down the pathway like a bat out of hell. Upon reaching me, she grabbed my wrist so hard that her nails dug painfully into my skin, and tried to yank me away.I held my ground. I put my free arm around Mia and drew her close, then lifted my







