LOGINIf one monster had to bear the sins of the Nightwhisper ancestors, then let that monster be me.I closed my eyes. I forcibly opened the walls of my mind link, sending all my emotions through the mate bond still connected to the remnants of Alaric’s energy.“Alaric... can you hear me?” I whispered in
MAEVE POV“Alaric! No!” I screamed hoarsely.I pushed forward and thrust my fingers toward Uncle Garson’s neck, my silver energy shimmering brightly. My uncle didn’t move at all. Instead, he tilted his head, exposing his neck and revealing his weakest point.“Come on, what are you waiting for, Maeve
"You wanna take out that old parasite, or should I, Alaric?" Dorian asked."Let's finish him now, Dorian," Alaric growled.They both stepped forward without hesitation. I could feel the energy making me stronger because of Alaric's presence—and Dorian's as well. And this time, I was the one who had
MAEVE POVThe pressure of Uncle Garson's aura nearly crushed my bones. My lungs felt as though they were being squeezed between two steel plates. Yet in the middle of the despair darkening my vision... heat spread upward from my wrist.The conduit bracelet trembled, channeling energy that flooded my
"Your heart, Maeve. The heart of Nightwhisper's last legitimate heir. Your heart is the Original Host."I froze. An icy chill traveled from my feet to my spine."You deliberately released the parasites into the Forbidden Forest just to see whether they'd be attracted to me," I whispered as everythin
MAEVE POVMy breathing came in ragged gasps as I reached the doors to the throne room. On my way here, I had already taken down several parasite soldiers. My body felt like it was being sliced apart, and the Silver Woman's voice kept growing louder inside my head.Because I had been using silver ene
“Not so fast, Reeve,” Dorian’s voice dropped into a dangerous whisper. “This antidote is the only one. The ingredients are far more valuable than half the students’ lives in the academy. And you know my rule… I never give anything for free.”“Anything you want!” I shouted desperately. “Take my blood
MAEVE POVI froze, staring at Dorian as he fixed me with a sharp gaze, as if he was ready to skin me alive right then and there. I quickly prepared to step away to avoid him, but Dorian immediately caught my wrist.“Answer me, Reeve. You’re hiding something, aren’t you?” he pressed, his voice flat.
MAEVE POVCRASHH…!!With a single slash of his claymore, those who lunged at them were instantly torn into shredded flesh. However, it did not stop the students who moved like zombies. From above, dozens more came, descending in chaotic, brutal movements.“Get down, Reeve!” Alaric roared.Alaric did
MAEVE POVWe are herded toward the Obsidian Arena the next morning, before the sun has even risen.The arena looks like a massive crater, its walls made of polished black stone. It is designed so that no wolf can climb out once the gates are locked.In the stands circling the arena, academy official







