Darkblood Academy: Book Four: Prophecies by G.K. DeRosa

Author:G.K. DeRosa
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mystic Rose Press
Published: 2019-12-01T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 17

I focused on the steady crunch of our unipegs’ hooves slogging through the snow as Cinder and I rode side by side on the practice field. The big race was only a week away and with everything going on, I barely had a chance to train with Zeus. With it being Drake’s last race before leaving Darkhen for good, I knew he’d bring on his A-game. My heart constricted at the thought of my friend leaving. Drake and I had been through so much together, and I dreaded his departure.

“So are you and Ryder still in the honeymoon phase?” asked Cinder, drawing my thoughts away from the ice prince.

“Um, sure, if you consider it a honeymoon when there’s no sex involved.”

She laughed. “Just proves how much he loves you.”

“Yeah, I guess.”

“I’m so happy you guys finally worked it out. I knew you would.” Her golden eyes shimmered as a sweet smile lit up my best friend’s face.

“Well, we’re still trying to figure out this whole demon-binding thing. Ryder went to talk to my dad about it actually.”

“Oh really? And?”

“He says it can be done, but as Ryder said, it’s risky. My father’s never performed a demon-binding spell, but he’s willing to try.” My fingers tightened around Zeus’s reins, and the wily unipeg chomped at his bit.

“But you still aren’t?”

I slowly shook my head. “Things are good right now, Cin, and I’m just so scared to mess it up. And on a selfish note, we kind of need his demon to fight Luxora. I don’t know what she’d do to him if he was powerless.”

“It’s a good thing he has a kickass girlfriend to protect him.” She winked, and I couldn’t help but smirk.

“That’s another thing. You know how Ryder is; I’m not sure he could handle not being the one to protect me.”

“Ugh, boys,” she muttered.

“How’s everything going with Raf?” I was the worst friend ever. With all the drama that surrounded my life, I barely asked about my bestie’s.

“It’s great. I’m actually taking him home to Draeko this weekend to hang out with my family.”

My eyes widened. “Wow! That’s huge. How does your dad feel about that?” With the deep-set division among the houses of Azar, interspecies relationships weren’t that common. Especially not with the daughter of the former Alpha. Cinder was undoubtedly expected to mate with one of the shifters from the pride.

She shrugged, a twinge of worry marring her forehead. “He’ll just have to deal with it. Raf and I love each other, and for now that’s all that matters.”

“I wish I could hug you right now.” I gave her my best smile. “I’m so proud of you, Cin, for standing up to your dad for love. Not many people in your position would do the same.”

Her lips twisted into a smirk. “Like Drake, you mean?”

“Yeah. I wish things had turned out differently for him. And I guess they could have, but giving up his crown is too important.”

“Speak of the devil…”

Drake and Apollo sauntered over, weaving in between us.

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