“I hate that we’re all leaving in the morning.” He sighed and leaned over to kiss me on the forehead. “Aw, I hadn’t even thought of that.” Damn, that sucked. I couldn’t even fathom the thought, but it wasn’t fair to ask him to stay here with me. “What time are you going?” “Cole is taking me to my pack in Marietta. We’re leaving around seven.” His dark hair shined in the moonlight, and he was even more breathtaking than normal. “Really … when will you be back?” I was hoping for Christmas, but in reality, I knew it would be after New Year’s Eve. This was the one time that the Academy allowed us to have a break. “New Year’s Day.” He frowned and pulled me against him. “What about you?” “Oh, I’m staying here.” I was kinda surprised that Damien hadn’t told him. “What do you mean you’re sta

