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Chapter Fifteen: Marked | Part 1 Thirtyx did, in fact, waltz into class Onspane morning like nothing had happened. The other seniors’ confusion had a more satisfying flavor than he’d tasted in years. Rhea and Benn had done their best to make him presentable upon their return the previous evening. Thirtyx felt bad they wereContinue reading “The Best Revenge”

Chapter Fourteen: To Go Back | Part 5 Thirtyx fidgeted with one of the buttons on his jacket. “I’m becoming less convinced that it would save my skin, honestly. You’re right that if I can barely stay alive with you guys on my side, my odds without you are… pretty awful.” He stared into theContinue reading “Fall Harder”

Chapter Fourteen: To Go Back | Part 4 They stared each other down for a long moment. Seerla’s face remained stoic, but another surge in the flame’s height betrayed her mounting frustration. Finally, she nodded and walked past Thirtyx, toward the trail. “Okay, then.” A pleasant tingle rolled down Thirtyx’s back as the dragonfire passedContinue reading “You Need Me”

Chapter Fourteen: To Go Back | Part 3 Thirtyx chanced a glance at Seerla from the corner of his eye. He wasn’t sure what startled him more—the impressive lore underlying his name or the passion with which she relayed the information. Still bedraggled and on autopilot, he deflected out of habit. “I didn’t know youContinue reading “Look at Me”

Chapter Fourteen: To Go Back | Part 2 Seerla’s entire body sagged. Her chin fell to her chest, her hands squishing into the mud to brace her. Thirtyx would have found it incredibly touching if his emotions weren’t exhausted and numb. At long last, she looked up, her tear-streaked scales glinting in the dim moonlight.Continue reading “You Came Back”

Chapter Fourteen: To Go Back | Part 1 Thirtyx didn’t move for several bars. While his body and mind both yearned to shut down, his heart knew that was an admission of defeat. He needed to get back on his feet—literally and metaphorically. He needed to start the trek back to Wydewood, even if itContinue reading “I’m Okay”