Ember's P.O.V.Holy fucking shit! We just did that. My heart raced remembering the intimate act that just occured on my bed. I brushed my hand over the mark that Toni placed on me. I could feel the bumps of his teeth mark. My broken heart seemed to be slowly mending with Toni. I let him claim me and now I'm forever tied with him. I sat here cursing the mate bond and hating it this afternoon and yet I was quick to give in to it tonight. There's only one person I want to talk to about this. I kicked our adjoining door open, trying to startle him. It worked because he shot out of his bed really fast. He looked at me and then around me, making sure there was no one chasing me or trying to hurt me. "You scared the shit out of me! What's wrong with you?" He sounded a little annoyed. I pushed my head back and tilted my head to the side to show him the mark. His eyes bugged out so far I thought they would pop out. He walked closer and looked at it carefully inspecting it for it's authentic

"If you want to get back in time we need to go now." Dex reminded me. He had come out of the detention room shortly after Toni left, changing the date of our outing. He gave me the crimson kelp and everything. I took it from him and ingested some quickly, not wanting to be tricked. I don't want to go today. Knowing that Toni will be gone when I get back is really killing me. I was mad at Dex for changing the day without notice. He didn't apologize, just reminded me of our deal. I had sent Toni a text letting him know of the change. He won't read it until after practice and I know he won't be happy about it. I lied to Ash and told him I would be with Toni this evening and to cover for me. I told Toni what I told Ash too. Gotta cover my bases. I swore I would make it up to him whenever he got back from seeing his mom. I hope he's not too mad at me. I took the helmet from Dex, rolling my eyes at him. I grabbed onto him, but just barely. I tried to keep my distance. I don't want anyo

Ash's P.O.V."Where's your sister Ash?" Mom's all knowing eyes caught mine. I just smiled at her and lied through my teeth with confidence."She's in the garden checking on the flowers for tomorrow." She looked at me a while longer, before she sighed in relief. She bought it. "Good. Let her know I need to speak with her when she gets back. I'm surprised you're not with her." She patted my cheek as she walked past me. She's always been so nurturing. I feel bad for mom. She wants nothing more than to have all her children happy and healthy, but Ember has made that hard. Mom knows Ember has been through hell, but Ember doesn't realize that mom has been through it with her. It's not my place to tell Ember how to feel about mom. I can nudge her toward opening up with mom more but it's always a fight with her. I'm just glad she told mom about her wolf and ability. I wasn't going to be able to keep that secret much longer. Honestly, lying here lately has seemed to become second hand na

"Let's go sleepyhead." Ash violently shook me awake. My eyes refused to open. I pushed him away wanting a little more sleep. He just shook me harder instead. "Alright, alright. I'm up." I looked at him through slanted eyes. "Good. Let's go have breakfast and help set up. They'll be here in like 3 hours." He sounded so excited and yet nervous. I know that mix of emotions too well. "Okay hold on, let me wash my face and brush my teeth." I dragged my body off the warmth of my bed... I am so sleepy. I washed my face with cold water in an attempt to wake me up more. After I brushed my hair, and my teeth, I left the bathroom. I'll get dressed in my gown and get myself looking better in a couple hours. "Okay let's eat." I smiled at him. Food always helps my mood. We ate a huge breakfast and for once I ate more than Ash. I needed the extra nutrients to make up for my lack of energy. We helped out at the garden and throughout the palace. The event will take place in the large glass bui

Arrogant elf, who's name I really need to learn, stepped away from the door. He slowly made his way towards me and I took a step back. My back hit against the sink counter, making me feel cornered. "Aelfric told me how sweet you tasted and I wanted to see for myself. I am sure you don't mind, since you're a dragon and all. Hey you never know, maybe I'm one of your destined ones." His hand touched my face. I think I might commit murder today. Aelfric seems to have made it out of here just fine. So he's at this guy's kingdom now, spreading lies and rumors. Like what he did here wasn't bad enough now he's telling everyone stories about me. Fuck, if I could I would kill Aelfric myself. "Aelfric told you wrong. Touch me again and I'll break you." I warned him.I pushed past him, bumping his shoulder along the way. He grabbed my wrist and turned me into him. My chest landed against his torso. He was quite a bit taller than me. "Don't be like that. You don't have to be shy." He wrapped h