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Devin laces our fingers together as he tugs me toward our usual seat. Blake is sitting there, waiting for us. He’s the only one in the room who isn’t scared of me, though maybe he should be. I am dangerous.
I take a deep breath, trying to push out everybody’s fear. I wouldn’t be here if Winter didn’t think I could handle it. I have control. Now, I just have to trust myself.
Devin keeps his eyes on me. Because of our bond, he can feel the emotions of others through me.
Blake smiles widely. “Tori, Devin, hey. You’re back.”
I can feel his happiness. He’s genuinely happy to see us. And there isn’t even the slightest hint of fear. I relax when I see how chill he is.
“She’s got control of her elemental powers,” Devin says casually. He doesn’t doubt the words he’s saying—he believes in me.
“I’m still learning,” I correct, wanting to make sure Blake knows the truth.
“Winter wouldn’t have said we could go if she were worried about it.” Devin gives me a pointed look. “Stop doubting yourself.”
“I’m not worried,” Blake says. “I’m just glad you guys are back. I need my best friend. Do you know how long it’s been since you used your dark fae powers on me?”
I grin, shaking my head. “You’re addicted.”
Still, when he extends his hand toward me, I grab ahold of his arm and manipulate his emotions. I will always do this for Blake if he wants. He’s the first person I met who wasn’t scared of what I can do. He trusted me and allowed me to use my dark fae powers. He showed me that I can use this gift for something good.
Blake grins widely as he pulls his hand back. “You’re the best, Tori.”
I shrug one shoulder. “It’s easy to make you happy. You’re already so happy because of Ember.”
“And you,” Blake says.
Devin clears his throat. “Aren’t you happy about me?”
Blake chuckles. “Of course—you make Tori happy. Thank you for that.”
My heart warms.
I don’t have the best family. Other than Nico, I don’t have anybody. But since coming here, I’ve made my own family. Blake is like a brother to me.
The teacher comes in and begins the class. Devin laces our fingers together as the lesson begins. I glance over at him and find that he’s watching me.
It’s going to be impossible to pay attention in class when he’s looking at me like that. I can feel his emotions practically bursting from him. I try to pull my hand away so I can pay attention, but he doesn’t let go.
I raise an eyebrow at him. He winks and turns to watch the teacher, but I know that he’s not actually paying attention.
Butterflies tickle my stomach.
Five weeks might not seem like a long time, but when I’m waiting to marry to love of my life it feels like forever.
I can’t wait to make Devin my husband.
Things are bad.
As Devin and I head into our supernatural history class, Dawson stops us before we can take a seat. The serious look on his face has my heart doubling in speed. He and Devin both glance at me. Wolf shifters have exceptionally good hearing—a trait I unfortunately didn’t get with my hybrid genes.
Nope, no wolf traits. Instead, I can cause an earthquake with my temper. I’d take the shifter hearing over that, please.
Dawson clears his throat. “The two of you are needed in the wolf shifter conference room. Damian is waiting on you two.”
“What’s wrong?” I ask, putting a hand to my heart. It’s not like I’m going to be able to muffle the sound of my racing heart, but putting it there makes me feel slightly better.
“Come on.” Devin tugs on my hand and I have no choice but to follow him.
