POV: Xavier

Three days ago, if someone had told me I'd be standing beside Neon, working together, I would have laughed in their face. But here I was, watching Thelma stare at us from behind Luna's gates, and I could feel her confusion and betrayal through our mate bond.

I didn't blame her. I hated this alliance as much as she did. "She looks good," Neon said casually, as if he hadn't tortured me for hours just days ago. "Stronger than before. The twin bond awakening suits her."

"Shut up," I growled. "Don't talk about her."

"Touchy." Neon smirked. "You know, if you'd just let me handle this from the...