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average human
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Ngl. Im more interested in Lydia’s romance than mc’s.
After a quick shower, I changed into jeans and a black t-shirt. Lydia was already waiting at our usual table in the dining hall, an untouched salad in front of her and an excited gleam in her eyes.
“You look like you’re about to burst,” I said, sliding into the seat across from her. “What happened?”
— Oct 11, 2026 12:56AM
After a quick shower, I changed into jeans and a black t-shirt. Lydia was already waiting at our usual table in the dining hall, an untouched salad in front of her and an excited gleam in her eyes.
“You look like you’re about to burst,” I said, sliding into the seat across from her. “What happened?”
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average human
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A lot of plot wholes here. 3.5 stars rounded down. I like the concepts its all really refreshing but it was really poor execution. Everything pretty stale. Like writing just to write instead of to create. Id read the next book out of curiosity but not much else its 10/11/26 2:09 am.
— Oct 11, 2026 02:09AM
average human
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Okay. A few things. First. Noodle was on Jupiters arm and then he hustled disappeared the rest fo the ball??? Also i really liked the role reversal. Normally its the ml punishing the fml with sex and then leaving but i like how it was fml. Third. This just went to fast. I mean i get why but im not really invested in anything. Fourth. Valeria was bitch to mc and Lydia. Her best friend bonded their shield?
— Oct 11, 2026 02:08AM
average human
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This is terrible and toxic as hell. But i also like how fml id making bad decisions just like ml’s instead of staying pure of heart. Its refreshing.
Something snapped inside me. I was leaving for London in just a few days, never to return. This was my last chance to take back some control, to leave them with a memory they couldn’t erase no matter how many women they fucked.
— Oct 11, 2026 01:57AM
Something snapped inside me. I was leaving for London in just a few days, never to return. This was my last chance to take back some control, to leave them with a memory they couldn’t erase no matter how many women they fucked.
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Jupiter
I didn’t hear my door open over the music blasting through my headphones. The sudden movement in my peripheral vision made me jolt so violently I nearly fell off my bed, my heart slamming against my ribcage. All four of them stood in my room—Percy at the front, with Aiden, Draco, and Eris crowded behind him, all looking absolutely wrecked.
— Oct 11, 2026 01:34AM
I didn’t hear my door open over the music blasting through my headphones. The sudden movement in my peripheral vision made me jolt so violently I nearly fell off my bed, my heart slamming against my ribcage. All four of them stood in my room—Percy at the front, with Aiden, Draco, and Eris crowded behind him, all looking absolutely wrecked.
average human
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Ngl i like that mc feels physical pain when ml’s betray her. Its gonna make the groveling and angst so good.
Jupiter
I woke up to Noodle sliding across my cheek, his cool scales a balm against my fevered skin. My throat felt raw from screaming into my pillow all night, and my body ached like I’d been hit by a truck.
— Oct 11, 2026 01:12AM
Jupiter
I woke up to Noodle sliding across my cheek, his cool scales a balm against my fevered skin. My throat felt raw from screaming into my pillow all night, and my body ached like I’d been hit by a truck.
average human
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This is dumb. Lol.
Across the clearing, I spotted Aiden talking to a group of second-years, a bottle dangling from his fingers. He hadn’t been sober in days. None of us had, really. Drowning in alcohol was easier than facing the reality of what had happened.
— Oct 11, 2026 01:06AM
Across the clearing, I spotted Aiden talking to a group of second-years, a bottle dangling from his fingers. He hadn’t been sober in days. None of us had, really. Drowning in alcohol was easier than facing the reality of what had happened.
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Percy
I moved without thinking, my legs carrying me across the debris-littered square before my mind could process the pain searing through my shoulder. Blood soaked my combat suit, the wound throbbing with each heartbeat, but I barely felt it. All I could see was Jupiter lying motionless on the pavement, silver light still flickering beneath her skin.
— Oct 09, 2026 03:26PM
I moved without thinking, my legs carrying me across the debris-littered square before my mind could process the pain searing through my shoulder. Blood soaked my combat suit, the wound throbbing with each heartbeat, but I barely felt it. All I could see was Jupiter lying motionless on the pavement, silver light still flickering beneath her skin.
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“This is us,” Eris said unnecessarily, setting down the bags he carried.
Jupiter stood in the doorway, taking it all in with wary eyes. “Cozy,” she said flatly.
I moved past her to the door we’d kept closed for three years, the one reserved for our future axis. I pushed it open and stepped aside. “This is yours.”
— Oct 08, 2026 09:51PM
Jupiter stood in the doorway, taking it all in with wary eyes. “Cozy,” she said flatly.
I moved past her to the door we’d kept closed for three years, the one reserved for our future axis. I pushed it open and stepped aside. “This is yours.”
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I left the training room without another word. I needed to clear my head, so I texted Lydia.
J: Running in 20? Need to escape before I commit murder.
L: Meet you at the east trail. Bring water. It’s hot as balls today.
— Oct 08, 2026 10:26AM
J: Running in 20? Need to escape before I commit murder.
L: Meet you at the east trail. Bring water. It’s hot as balls today.
average human
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What is with this toddler esc bullying. 😡
Tugging her hair??? Really??
I felt a tug on my hair and stiffened. Without turning I knew exactly who it was. Aiden Reece had deliberately chosen the seat directly behind me, and now he was playing with my ponytail, rolling the end between his fingers. I ignored him, focusing on Simon’s lecture.
— Oct 06, 2026 09:09PM
Tugging her hair??? Really??
I felt a tug on my hair and stiffened. Without turning I knew exactly who it was. Aiden Reece had deliberately chosen the seat directly behind me, and now he was playing with my ponytail, rolling the end between his fingers. I ignored him, focusing on Simon’s lecture.
“Try me.”
“I cornered Valeria in the library yesterday.” Her eyes were wide, cheeks flushed. “And I kissed her.”
I nearly choked on my water. “You what?”
“I kissed her,” Lydia repeated, looking both terrified and thrilled. “And Jupe... she kissed me back.”
“Holy shit, Lyd. What brought that on?”
She pushed her salad around with her fork. “I was just so tired of watching her with Rafe, pretending there wasn’t this thing between us. So I found her in the ancient magic section, and I just went for it.”
“And then?”
Her blush deepened. “And then we ended up in the restricted section at the back of the library, and... well...”
“Lydia Harlow!” I gasped, delighted. “You fucked in the library?”
“Shh!” She looked around frantically, but no one was paying attention to us. “Yes, okay? We did. And it was incredible. I’ve never felt anything like it.”
I reached across the table to squeeze her hand. “I’m so happy for you.”
“There’s more,” she said, her expression turning serious. “She talked to Rafe and the rest of Dreadwatch after. They want me to consider becoming their axis.”
My jaw dropped. “Are you serious?”
She nodded, a mixture of excitement and fear in her eyes. “They’ve been watching me for months apparently. Valeria said they’ve all been drawn to me, but Rafe was the most vocal about it.”
“What are you going to do?”
“I don’t know. Part of me is terrified. This is a huge decision. But when I’m with her, when I feel the way she touches me...” She shook her head. “There are real feelings there. Not just physical attraction. I wasn’t expecting that.”
I thought about my own experience with the Nightfall Shield, how what had started as a reluctant bond had grown into something I couldn’t imagine living without.
“If it feels right you should go for it. Being an axis is complicated and messy and sometimes overwhelming, but when the bond clicks into place, it’s like finding a piece of yourself you didn’t know was missing.”
“That’s exactly how Valeria described it,” she said, looking relieved. “Rafe said they’d give me time to decide, but they’re all hopeful.”
“Dreadwatch would be lucky to have you. And I can’t think of a better shield for you, the guys all say good things about them.”
Lydia’s smile was blinding. “Really? You’re not just saying that?”
“I’m genuinely happy for you, Lyd. And a little proud that my best friend might be the axis of one of the most powerful shields at Dominion.”
She laughed, finally taking a bite of her salad. “Look at us. Who would have thought we’d end up here?”
I shook my head, still amazed at how much had changed in such a short time. “Not me. But I’m starting to think maybe this is exactly where we’re supposed to be. Like the stars aligned or some cosmic bullshit.”
“Jupiter Black, getting philosophical on me.”
I was about to respond when I felt a sudden spike of adrenaline through the bond that stopped me cold. “Lyd, I have to go, something’s wrong with one of the guys…”
“Do you need help?” she asked, eyes wide.
“No, I’m sure it’s fine. I’ll see you tomorrow though.”
“Keep me posted,” she said. “And Jupe? Thanks for being happy for me.”
“Always,” I promised, giving her a quick hug before leaving.