The Divines by Swift LE
Author:Swift, LE
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-09-30T00:00:00+00:00
Chapter Twenty-Two
Madden
I pounded into the earth as I raced through the forest, allowing my creatures the running they desperately needed. Although the pack and I ran on a regular schedule, I always felt the desire for extra time. I was inherently myself when I shifted, the one place I felt peace and where I could truly be alone. Usually, I darted through the forest, turning around only when I reached the schoolâs barrier, but today I found myself circling around Enchanterâs Dorm. I knew why I ended up here, even if I left the decision making to my instincts when I shifted. After several lessons of riling Halley up and seeing that anger that turned me on, I was taking every opportunity to get a glimpse of the girl. Even if it ended with me eavesdropping outside her dorm.
Stepping closer to the windows, carefully avoiding branches on the ground, I allowed my enhanced hearing to listen in. By scent, I knew Halley wasnât alone, that grinning fool Eli and the other new girl sitting with her. The three were excitedly speaking about something and as I closed in on the window, I realized Halley had figured out a new enchantment. Specifically, a mental shield. I had no clue that Enchanters could shield themselves, but as I listened in on their conversation, an idea sparked.
After our first session, I had been thinking of ways to âteachâ Halley. I was struggling with ideas because truthfully, I didnât pay enough attention in class to know much about the Enchanters. But I did have an interest in igniting the anger she so clearly had inside of her. Anger could quickly turn to passion, and I couldnât deny that I wanted to explore that further with her. I had no clue why I was so transfixed with this girl. Besides our training sessions, that never lasted longer than five minutes due to her storming out in frustration, I had only ever interacted with her in New York. But something about her intrigued me and I couldnât get her out of my head. And it wasnât just her looks that had me wanting a second experience. Although, her wild red hair and curves Iâd love to get my hands on definitely played a part. But there was something else about her that had my mind turning towards her, even in my creature form, when I rarely thought. Maybe it was the fire in her eyes, the strength that reflected back at me. Maybe it was the fact she represented something new and unknown. Maybe it was the fact that she had lived a life of freedom I so desperately craved, wanting to break free of the prison the Divines had created for themselves. Whatever it was, I knew I wanted more. More of Halley.
Realizing I had been sitting outside her dorm for much longer than anticipated, I heard Eli and Kalani saying their goodbyes and knew it was time for me to leave. Kalani, even out
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