Deadly Declaration - Ebook

Some decisions aren't meant to be easy.

Raegan is back at Shadow Veil Academy, even though it's the last place she wants to be. Her heart is broken, but her rage is even more prominent as she learns just how little has been done to find Malina since she was last there.

When an unexpected visitor arrives at the school, Raegan turns to her dragon side as she searches for the answers she needs to move forward. All the while, thoughts of Enzo's betrayal are never far from her mind, but no matter his reasons, she's not sure she can ever trust him again.

Though, when unforeseen circumstances push them together, ready or not, Raegan has to decide which is more important: her heart or the chance to figure out just who she really is.

Within another ten minutes, the decrepit building that humans saw if they passed by—where the academy truly was—came into view. My heart pounded in my chest as all my muscles hardened. I knew the moment I walked through the shield and saw the school, the memories of my last day there would slap me across the face.
I wasn’t sure I was ready to face everything just yet, but if I was being honest with myself, I wouldn’t ever be ready. The hurt ran deep, and moving forward was the only way I knew to get through it. It was how I barely survived losing my parents, and I’d use that strength to tackle what came next.
I had a small hope I’d be able to sneak into the academy and shower before seeking out Gemma, but that didn’t happen. After I landed just outside the shield, I barely had time to get my sandals on before I was tackled to the ground.
“Holy shit, Gemma,” I groaned while staring up at the blue sky. “Give a girl some notice before you throw yourself at her.”
“Shut up and let me have my moment.” She squeezed tighter, and I wrapped my arms around her as well.
I had missed my friend and didn’t truly realize how much until then, as tears threatened to prick at my eyes.
“Uh, wanna loosen up?” Gemma barely breathed out.
“Oops, sorry. Dragon strength has a mind of its own.” I shrugged as I let go and pulled in my emotions.
She stood up first with her hand reached out to me, and I gladly took it before giving her a proper hug.
“I missed you,” I said when we pulled apart again.
“That doesn’t get you off the hook for ignoring the majority of my calls. And the ones from Jules. Not cool at all.”
“I texted to let you know I was alive when the messages started getting frantic. I needed time. Really, I still do, but I also know that nothing other than facing things head-on is going to make any of this better.”
She looped her arm through mine and pulled me toward the shield. “It’s your first day back. I don’t want to talk about what happened when you left. I want to know about what happened while you were gone and why in the hell you’re breaking every fashion code I believe in by wearing a fanny pack.” The last two words were said with so much disgust, I couldn’t help but laugh.
“Remember I have wings? They don’t leave me with many options of being able to carry stuff with me.”
“Yeah, I saw you land. I just happened to be heading to town for last minute school stuff, and I was cursing you in my head. Then suddenly, there you were. All dragon scales and wings. Kinda scared the piss out of me, actually.”
Leaning my head on her shoulder, I sighed. “As much as I didn’t want to be here, seeing you now made it all worth it.”
“Duh. I’m amazing.” She laughed.