The Awakening (Zodiac Academy, #1)
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This book is dedicated to anyone who has ever felt they don’t belong in this world, and whose heart has always pined for captivating magic, soul-bursting love and fearless adventure. Let the space between these pages welcome you home time and again on your journey into our fantasy land. Welcome to Solaria.
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“I’m Professor Orion. I’m not going to hurt you and you’re not going to scream. You want to let me in.”
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“Welcome to your Awakening.”
Haley Adam
Roll credits
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“It’s designed to look that way because the zodiac is directed by the sun. Without it, we would have nothing. Everything begins and ends with it.”
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“Your parents were the last King and Queen of Solaria. You return here as joint Heirs to the throne.”
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“Max Rigel,” (the dark-skinned demi-god). “Caleb Altair,” (the blonde-haired beau next door), “Darius Acrux,” (my sin-filled fantasy). “And Seth Capella,” (the long-haired lothario). “This is Gwendalina and Roxanya Vega-”
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“Water focus, House Aqua. My house is for those who have what it takes to face the deadly sea of life in Zodiac without flinching.”
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I kept thinking about Darcy, wondering if she was doing okay with the air Heir.
Haley Adam
Yeah shes not okay
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Tears never did anyone any favours, but sometimes they just needed to fall.
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I’d started dying the ends blue a year ago. It wasn’t some indie statement or a cry for help. It was, in my own twisted kind of way, a reminder of one of the darkest and most pivotal moments in my life which I was determined never to forget.
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Everyone's talking about you on FaeBook
Haley Adam
Im sorry what lmao
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And now I was sitting in a classroom in front of the hottest teacher I'd ever seen. 
Haley Adam
Ahhhhh
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Whatever you think you know, you will soon learn there is much more that you do not.”
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ORDERS OF FAE TAENIA (Parasitic Orders) Vampire
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Siren MUTATIO (Mutating Orders) Dragon Manticore Griffin Cerberus Pegasus Werewolf Nemean Lion Hydra Caucasian Eagle Chimera DIVISUS
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(Spliced Orders) Minotaur Medusa Centaur Cycl...
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“How are you going to stop me?”
Haley Adam
Okaaaaaay thats hot
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“Your weakest Element is fire, although I use the word weak very loosely. You're an eight in earth, a nine in water and a ten in air.”
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“Keep them,” I said dismissively. “If you’re that desperate for material to jerk off to then be my guest.”
Haley Adam
Yessss
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“Nymphs are another race. They live in the shadows of Fae. They're our enemies.”
Haley Adam
far fetch idea but watch one of the twins be a nymph
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“Nymphs aren't born with Elemental powers.
Haley Adam
Okaaaay i was wrong
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“Beware of your enemies, girl. They are made of fire and shadow.”
Haley Adam
Darius???? And someone else???
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“One day, Professor, I'm going to be strong enough to fight you off.”
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“I know,” he said, his eyes glittering. “But until that day, you're mine, Blue.”
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damn I was definitely going to be in trouble with him if I didn’t watch out.
Haley Adam
Ahhhh kicking and giggling
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“Can I try to make you trust me?” he asked.
Haley Adam
HELL NO
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“Stay. Finish the session.”
Haley Adam
Ugh this tension
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“Do you want me and my sister dead?” I pinned him with my hardest, most unwavering stare. For Tory. For me. I had to hear his answer, even if it was a lie.
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His eyes softened, running over my face with the faintest of frowns. “No, Blue. I don't.”
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“If you come to my room uninvited again then it had better be because you’re ready to bow to us or to beg me to bend you over that headboard and make you scream my name,”
Haley Adam
AHHHHHH STOP RN
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I wanted my hurt branded on me, to remind me never to trust anyone again. So I dyed my hair the colour of that bruise. Black and blue. My own personal wound.”
Haley Adam
Oh my heart aches for Darcy
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Be my date for the dance.
Haley Adam
I really dont think we can trust seth
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“IF A SINGLE PERSON IN THIS ROOM MOVES ANOTHER INCH, YOU WILL BE FACING IMMEDIATE EXPULSION!” Orion bellowed, the whole of the glass roof vibrating from his ferocious tone.
Haley Adam
YESSSSSSSS
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I made a mistake and now my time is up. The Shadow has discovered me and there is no hope for me to escape their wrath.
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The answers you seek are hidden between Leo and Libra. Don’t trust the flames. Claim your throne. - Falling Star
We were alone against the Heirs.  And I was beginning to think we were destined to fall at their mercy.