LOGIN“Told you,” she said.“Show-off,” I replied as I clapped her on the back. Zane produced a single rose from behind his back, which Mia accepted with a squeal and tucked behind her ear. I shot him a look that he pretended not to notice as he draped an arm around her shoulders.We stuck around to watch
Liora’s POVThe tournament grounds had been set up on the far side of campus, sprawling across the open fields where the rugby games were usually held. Today, the space was practically unrecognizable beneath the sea of tents, students, and guests who had come from near and far to watch the royal tou
Liora’s POVThe training center was empty by the time I got there, given the fact that it was well past midnight. The tournament was tomorrow, and I knew I should have been resting if I was going to make it through the initial rounds with enough energy left to fight Bianca, but I couldn’t sleep.Eve
“Does she know that?” I asked, looking at my aunt.She shrugged. “Would it matter if she did or didn’t? All she’d have to do is shed your blood. Whether she does it knowingly or not is neither here nor there.”I bit my lip. If Liora got her wolf back, everything would fall apart. The King might scen
Bianca’s POVI shoved through the door and let it slam behind me. For a moment, I paused, exhaling slowly.Liora had almost beaten me and taken my pride with her.After everything I had worked for, that was the last thing I needed.“What was that, girl?!”The low voice made me look up. Sure enough,
Liora’s POVThe tournament was all anyone could talk about for the next three days.Everywhere I went, students were discussing which disciplines they had signed up for, who they thought would win the combat rounds, and whether anyone actually stood a chance against Bianca in combat.The betting poo
Liora’s POVI circled my sore shoulder, wincing at the movements. It had been two days since the incident at the concert, but my body was still sore, and my head still pounded whenever the room was too bright.But life must go on. Thankfully, I had made it out of the concert alive, thanks to Callum
“You really didn’t have to do this,” I muttered as he pulled out of the parking lot—one hand on the steering wheel, the other on the shifter.He shrugged. “It’s too far to walk, anyway. I’m surprised you walked this far.”My face heated, but this time, it had nothing to do with his unexpected gentle
Liora’s POVI turned abruptly, staring at Callum with wide eyes. His gaze remained fixed on the road ahead, guiding the car through the winding landscape with ease, but his jaw was set in a firm line and his expression was completely serious.“You… believe me?” I whispered.I almost thought I was dr
“You ruined my dress,” I hissed.The guard shrugged. “Principal’s orders.”I grit my teeth and whirled on my heel, storming away. But I didn’t return to my dorm; rather, I snuck off into a side corridor, then located the door that led backstage. I slipped through and climbed up the ladder to the mai







