Mag-log inIf 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
MAEVE POVMy teeth grind together as I let out a low growl while backing away and ignoring Dorian. I hope it makes him keep his distance and think Reeve is still dangerous.I ignore Dorian completely and quicken my steps toward the hall. When I reach the doors, I immediately slip into the crowd of s
MAEVE POVThe air here isn’t free. It feels like you have to pay for every breath with a piece of your life.When the black iron gates of Lycan Spirit Academy swung open, the first thing that hit me was the pressure.Pheromones.A thick layer of Alpha pheromones, aggressive, dominant, suffocating.F
MAEVE POV“Reeve?” Uncle Garson whispered, disbelief thick in his voice. “I thought you were feeling unwell tonight.”A smile tugged at my mouth. “As you can see, Uncle, I feel very, very refreshed.”I copied Reeve’s tone, arrogant and sure of itself. “Or are you disappointed I can still stand?”“Ah
MAEVE POV"Meave, your only worth is your womb — bear an heir for Nightwhisper's allies." The elders' words echo in my chest.I stand before the mirror in my wedding gown, the high collar tight against my throat.My twin brother, Reeve, is the sun everyone adores. I am his shadow: the disgrace of th







