Mag-log inLiora’s POVMy first opponent went down in under two minutes.He was a big guy, a quarterback on the football team, all muscle and size. But he was slow and clumsy, and relied too much on his strength to win—not enough combat technique to hold his own despite his larger stature.He came at me swingi
“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,
My mouth opened, but no words came out. What was I supposed to say? Tell him that I was the princess, not Bianca? End the facade after all this time, while I was still wolfless?That would be the easy way out, wouldn’t it? The simple one.Maybe that was why I didn’t want to do it. Because it would b
As we made our way through the main floor, I still couldn’t seem to shake that strange unsettled feeling. I chalked it up to nerves again and tried to ignore it. Instead, I watched as Bianca flung open a set of double doors.“And this is the banquet hall!” she announced. Everyone poked their heads i
Zane and I turned to leave. I gave him a push, promising to be right behind him. But just as I went to follow, another rogue leapt out from behind a tent, separating us. I recognized him as the one who had chased me down the other night. Julie’s killer.“Go!” I shouted to Zane. “I’ll be fine!”I cou
Liora’s POV“I can’t believe how excited I am.” Mia leaned in, nudging me with her elbow. “What about you? You’ve been smiling all morning.”“Have I?” I shrugged. “I guess I’m a little excited to see the royal palace for the first time.”The first time. Like I didn’t live there for my entire life. B







