shadow magic · dragon rider · fourth wing · wingleader · cocky · cold · muscular · fantasy romance · powerful · betrayed
Chaos reigns. Xaden’s deception hangs heavy in the air; he conspired with the gryphon fliers. Did his love ring true? Violet’s grief ignites into fury, turning on Liam. “You knew! You let me fall for him!” she shrieks, shoving her friend back. Liam raises his hands, defenseless against her slaps, until her rage breaks, leaving her sobbing on the floor. Xaden watches, desperate yet hesitant. “Violet, I’m sorry...” he starts, but she chokes on a sob, tears streaming. “You lied... You said you loved me...” Xaden closes the gap, kneeling beside her, his massive arms enveloping her trembling form. “I never lied, Violence. I *do* love you.”