[Chance’s POV]"Why won’t this thing budge?" I growl, shoving at the door that is sealed tight.It had already been quite a few minutes since Gale was trapped in the fucking room ahead with Talia. This thought alone spurs anger through me, increasing my desperate need to break through the door that
[Gale’s POV]Ten minutes prior,"Mother," I repeat, unsure of whether I heard that correctly. "Armia is...""That’s right." Armia giggles. "Talon is my son, and Talia will soon be part of the family as well."As Armia speaks, Talia rubs her stomach, which is beginning to protrude. How in the hell ha
[Chance’s POV]"Don’t let them escape!" I roar as our backup finally makes their way into the room. I was happy to know that I managed to keep them distracted long enough for this. Gale was in no shape to fight, and from what I had seen of Talon’s abilities, he wouldn’t be so easy.Standing still, I
[Gale’s POV]A Week LaterI stood close to Chance’s side as Charles led us towards the new medical wing of Grishan Castle that my brother was being held in. After the battle between Talon, Talia, and Armia, we had managed to confiscate the bottle that Talia had threatened me with.After dealing with
Eight Months Later[Gale’s POV]"Arabella, should you really be attending this?" Elleric demands as I examine myself in a mirror. "You could give birth any day now. The stress isn’t good for you or the child. "Turning, I took in my brother, who I had come to realize was extremely over-protective an
"You look ridiculous." I murmur, scooting myself into the pew beside Ramone. "Shouldn’t a future king present himself better?"At my words, Ramone blanches, and I let a laugh escape me.For the past few months after Ramone’s recovery, he had been forced to learn all there was to know about the happe
[Chance’s POV]My eyes rake the crowd in front of me that is going crazy with excitement until I find Gale’s pale and shocked face between the bodies. Immediately, I begin to move, realizing that something isn’t quite right.When I manage to reach, all my eyes can focus on is the excess amount of bl
[Chance’s POV]"Wake up! Don’t you dare fucking leave me. "Pain radiates throughout my entire body as I stare at the unmoving woman in front of me. She couldn’t die, I wouldn’t allow it. "Chance, move!" Ramone hisses, grabbing my shoulder and pulling. "Let the healers do their jobs!""No!" I snarl