Creatures of Chaos (Creatures of Chaos, #1)

by Julie Hall

But that’s the thing about making stupid decisions, they never seem that way at the time.

Most creatures come into their magic at around eight or nine, before puberty starts. There are rare instances where a kid reaches ten or eleven before presenting their magic, but creature powers always manifest well before their teen years. Always. Without exception. Except me.

“You shouldn’t settle for someone who doesn’t accept you for who you are. You need someone who sees you. Really sees you and recognizes that you are enough, more than enough, just the way you are. It’s not magic that makes the creature powerful, it’s the strength of their character and the depth of their soul, and you, Freckles, are the most powerful creature I’ve ever met. If that pathetic excuse for a dragon heir doesn’t recognize how powerful, strong, and beautiful you are, he’s not worth your time, let alone your life.” His gaze skips over my face, his eyes softening. “You’d be a fool to change one thing about yourself. You’re already perfect.”

“You’re even cuter when you’re feisty.” You’ve got to be kidding me. Now he’s hitting on me? “I love your freckles, Freckles. I wanna kiss each one of them.”

“The first time we kiss, Freckles, it won’t be to make another guy jealous. It’ll be because we can’t live another second without tasting each other’s lips. I’m a patient creature. I can wait.”