[Fallon’s POV]"Repeat that."Mom’s brows furrowed as she tried to process what I had just said. It seemed that she wasn’t connecting with Artemis’ energy since my first shift. Did that mean that she was feeling my wolf then?"My wolf," I say slowly, still trying to fully process what is happening. "Artemis..." The name seems odd as things I had questioned growing up began to make more sense. "Does this mean that she wasn’t truly my wolf?"Asking the question seemed absurd, but it needed to be stated. Was Artemis truly my wolf after all, or was she another being entirely?Frowning, I found myself once again recalling that horrible time with the traffickers, the pain of that mark being burned into my back, and then Artemis’ appearance."I’m not sure." Mom admits, "But there’s a way to find out.""How?""I may know some people that can help."Confusion rolls through me as a small smile of fondness begins to form on mom’s lips. However, before I can question her further, many howls sound

[Fallon’s POV]As my eyes close, the world around me begins to shift until I no longer feel the freezing cold stone of the floor beneath me or the pressure of Alton’s body pressing against mine.Gasping, I open my eyes and find myself staring up at a perfect blue sky. However, I don’t have time to truly take it in as I realize that all around me is air.My heart begins to pound as I realize that I'm not in my room; instead, I'm hanging out of a window and the ground is a good three stories below."Fallon!"Fineon’s deep baritone booms from beneath me, startling me enough to make me slip, causing my leg muscles to loosen enough to almost lose their grip on the windowsill.Cursing, I tighten my hold and try to calm myself.Using all the strength I can muster, I attempt to slowly lift myself towards the open window with my legs. It hurts and it feels like my calves are on fire, but I ignore the pain."Al…most…" I wheeze, reaching out in an attempt to grab something. "There…"Gritting my

[Fallon’s POV]I sit alone and watch as Donald examines Idris from head to toe.After Fineon and dad left to prepare to go find Tyson and Damien of Reiki Island, mom disappeared to go get information on the other members of our pack that were also possessed by the pupa, which left just me to wait and see just how bad of a condition Idris was actually in."Hm," Donald murmurs, taking a few steps back. "He’s quite strong.""Yeah." I respond, not bothering to offer anything further.As the descendants of two alpha lines, we were much stronger than most. It was both a burden and a blessing, but right now more like a burden when it came to me."I can sense the same strength in you, young lady." Donald continues, seeming unphased by my disconnection with the present. "But it seems to be blocked."Letting out a hiss of air, I fix my gaze on Donald’s and furrow my brows."Blocked?" I repeat, "what do you mean blocked?""There’s something keeping it trapped." Donald explains, making his way t

[Fineon’s POV]I stare down into Fallon’s eyes, trying to determine if she is screwing with me or being serious. However, the minute her arms snake up around my neck and her nails dig into my skin, I know that she is feeling the same sense of hunger I am.Giving into instinct, I slam my mouth against hers while my hands wrap around her thighs and lift so she can wrap her legs around my waist.Once they’re secure, I push my quickly hardening dick against her core, earning myself a soft moan of excitement that only leaves me wishing that we were both already naked.Goddess, it sounds amazing, but it still isn’t at the octave that I want, nowhere near."Fineon," she whispers against my lips, allowing my tongue access to hers. "More."Letting out a growl, I sit up just enough to stare down into her dark eyes as my hands grab at the hem of her shirt. Slowly lifting, I take in the porcelain skin beneath it as if it were the first time I’ve seen it.Giving a yank, I pull the shirt off entire

[Fineon’s POV]"Lead the way."The words are quiet as they leave Fallon’s lips, and I can sense a slight bit of hesitation in them. I’m not exactly sure what I expected when I suggested we find somewhere to stay, but I’m relieved that she isn’t showing dislike for the idea of being alone with me for a night.Reaching out, I grab Fallon’s hand and lead the way towards Greenway Inn, a place that I frequented often when I was made to join Andria and Elleric on their visits to Langley.When we arrive, Clara’s face lights up and a broad smile spreads across her lips, at least until her eyes dart to Fallon and come to rest on our entwined hands."Fineon," she murmurs, trying to collect herself once more. "What a surprise!""I need my usual room." I respond, cutting right to the chase. "Is it available?""O-of course."Trying to keep her nonchalant demeanor, Clara gets up and makes her way to the wall that sports numerous keys while Fallon and I wait."Here you are," she announces once she h