Omega Bound
I have to stop and breathe, fingers pressed on my chest until the tremor subsides.
“Get it together, Rhea Collins, you the betrothed of Kieran Vale.” I tell myself looking at the mirror.
The academy transport comes to life outside, and students pour in as I leave my rooms, while students pour into the bus, carrying rumors with them back to school.
As I step onto the corridor, the academy announcement system crackles overhead as I enter the bus.
“Attention students, as the festival concludes, please note that today's class will be replaced with a compulsory seminar on mating rituals, consent protocols, and pack law. The seminar will be taught by a visiting guardian.” I stop dead.