Nightworld Academy: Term Five by LJ Swallow

Author:LJ Swallow [Swallow, LJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-05-01T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty-Three

MAEVE

I fall asleep with Andrei wrapped around me and jolt awake some time later. I relax when I realise I’m not still in the Blackwood house and pull his arms tighter around me. After a few minutes enjoying the peace and comfort with a sleeping Andrei, I disentangle myself and reach for his phone on the floor. Five p.m. Too early for Andrei.

He stirs as my hair sweeps down and tickles his face but stays asleep. I climb out of the bed and look down at him, my heart filling with warmth. I've seen him sleep before and I wouldn't dare tell him he looks cute. His face is softer in the way I occasionally catch in his expression when he's awake —relaxed and happy.

I reach out and smooth hair from his forehead. "Andrei."

He mumbles something. For a guy who claims he rarely sleeps in the day, he's doing well.

"I'm hungry, and I want to see if Amelia is back."

Another mumble. Shaking my head, I bend forward and place my lips on his. He opens an eye, confused for a moment, until his hand slips into the back of my hair. As he holds my head to his, we kiss gently until I place a hand on his chest and move away. "I said, I'm going to find Amelia."

Andrei props himself up on his elbows. "What time is it?"

"Five."

He flops back down again and huffs. "I'll need to wait a few hours."

"I imagine we'll leave soon after sunset."

"I hope so." He tugs my arm, pulling me over until my lips meet his again. I draw away and moisten my lips and his eyes sparkle. "See you soon."

I'm sorely tempted to stay, but I've a bigger urge to talk to Amelia. "I'm glad you're safe, Andrei."

"Same," he says. "I never thought I'd say this, but I can't wait to get back to the academy."

I mock gasp and kiss him briefly on the lips. "I'll see you soon."

My legs are weak as I walk up the stairs and from the basement; a reminder of my exhausting night. The door to the cellar closes behind me and voices carry from the kitchen, including one I recognise.

Amelia.

Rushing in, I scan the room and Amelia is on her feet the moment she sees me. Without speaking, she barrels into me and I squeeze her tight. Drawing away, I pull on a serious face as I look down at her. Her short-bobbed hair has grown in the time she’d been away, but she’s still the same Amelia. “Where the hell did you go?" I blurt. “Where have you been?”

She draws back and chews on her lip. "For Matt."

"You put yourself in danger, Amelia. Why didn't you tell us where you were?" I scold.

"I needed to go alone. I'm fine. Nothing has happened to me, but you..." She gestures at me. "Are you alright? Tobias said you're not hurt but something bad must've happened. The Blackwoods had you.”

I swallow. "I'm okay. Jamie is the one who's hurt.

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