Nightfall University: Midnight Coven: A Dark Academy Witch Romance by LJ Swallow

Author:LJ Swallow [Swallow, LJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Emu House Publishing
Published: 2022-07-19T05:00:00+00:00

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I’m not the only new witch here tonight. Others band into groups for support, such as Tomas and his trio, while others stand awkwardly watching everybody in the same way I did at the last and only party I attended. I smile and say hello to a girl I recognise but neither of us speak further.

Nate and Xav remain as my protective detail and I’m wary in case their amusement at my earlier question becomes a cat and mouse game. They’ve never treated me that way, but after a few drinks they could behave differently. Nate and Xav are keen to let loose and dance, and I’ve no choice but to join them—literally as I’m dragged onto the makeshift dance floor.

I’ve never danced before. If I were sober, I’d run away claiming I’m too tired. The whole evening becomes another reminder what I missed in my teen years. How my family created a timid, placid girl, and not the powerful witch they insist I am.

There are few pureblood Winterfalls left, with Corin and I the only in our generation. He has an easier time because the female Winterfalls are expected to carry forward the magic. His mother only bore sons and I’ve no siblings, so I’m the last hope at continuing a strong family line.

No pressure, right?

The freedom at Nightfall is more than a new place where nobody watches my every move—there’s also no-one instructing me or forcing me to follow their plans each day.

Here, I don’t end the day worrying that I’ve disappointed my family.

Leaving all that crap behind has cleared room for enthusiasm about magic and a sense of self I’ve never experienced.

Here, average Astrid can become her extraordinary self.

I recognise some songs from the night I spent with Tomas but not well enough to join in the singalong with Nate and Xav who jump around as they shout the words. Instead, I close my eyes and focus on losing myself in the atmosphere.

Nate’s arms go around my waist and he pulls me closer until his muscular chest almost touches mine. When he looks down at me, I’m wary in case he’s about to kiss me, but he continues singing with a wide grin on his face. Sweat beads on my forehead and as I wipe this away with the back of my hand, Xav catches hold and pulls me to him instead, dragging me further into their magical sphere as his arm circles my waist.

I raise my hands as I dance, losing myself in the moment, thrilled by the atmosphere and their attention. This lifts my short top and Xav’s hand slides across my belly, lingering a moment before he moves to hold my waist instead. I rest my head against his shoulder, and Nate edges closer, the three of us moving in sync.

Their closeness and Xav’s touch creates a new energy between us and this one isn’t magical. These two hot guys focus all their attention on me. Both of them. I moisten my lips. It’s all about the girl, Astrid.

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