FAZER LOGINI wrapped my arms around him, and we stayed like that for a while, trading kisses, our bond strumming happily between us.For this moment, I allowed myself to hope. Maybe this could still work.After a while, we returned to the others, who seemed tense until they saw me, then relaxed somewhat. Someh
Zora’s POVAfter speaking with Max, I was even more conflicted with what I should do, not less. I needed to consummate my bond with Neo to have enough power to hold back the looming vampire threat. But, at the same time, I didn’t want to rush my own heart.I cared for Neo, but I cared about my other
“I can’t explain it.”“I’m sorry, Thorne. That isn’t enough,” I said.He pushed his hands through his hair, seemingly frustrated with himself, then turned and walked out the door, growling a little.Alone now, Max came closer to me. He sat beside me on the bed and wrapped his arm around my waist. I
Zora’s POVKairos, Max, and Thorne moved at once, immediately pulling me back away from Neo and stepping into the new space between him and me.Neo glared at them, but when his eyes reached mine, I could see the hurt in his. My heart ached with regret. Maybe I had overreacted, but he hadn’t listened
Zora’s POVLeaving the others behind, I rushed after Kairos, following him into the woods. Even when I lost sight of him, I knew exactly where he was, following the pull of our mate bond. Though even if I couldn’t feel the bond, all I had to do was follow the destruction and debris.Kairos was likel
As he drove away, Max, Thorne, and Kairos stepped closer to me, offering their silent support.I cared for them all so deeply. I thought I might even love them. They were each so special to me.This affection filled me with both nervousness and determination. In the coming fight, I didn’t want to lo
ValentinA Year Prior to the Great WarValentin heard the crack of the whip before he felt the stinging in his back. It was enough to cause him to slam his eyes shut as he waited for the burning pain to lick up his spine and into his brain. It happened a few seconds after the noise hit his ears and
ValentinTwo Years Into the Great WarValentin Lunerly, his surname reclaimed, watched as the table of councilmembers entered the dimly lit chamber. They were nearly silent as they sat in their seats, made of haphazardly cut stone. The shadows were cast on their faces in a way that made the hollows
“I only retaliated once you took your claws out,” I snapped. “You were aiming to kill and I fought back to keep myself alive.”“If that’s what happened,” The blonde girl sneered from behind me. “Why do you look completely fine and Amara’s in tatters?”“Thorne was there,” I said quickly. “Thorne Blyt
“We believe so,” Valentin said. “Our intel has led us to believe they have been using High Dark Magiks to create more vampires through the transfer of venom and blood.”Making more vampires? The hair on my arms stood up on edge.“That’s unnatural,” Thorne stuttered. “Grotesque. Foul—”“Agreed,” Vale







