Origins of an Academy Bully (Zodiac Academy, #0.5)

by Caroline Peckham

The world was not black and white. It wasn't even a patchwork of greys. It was rainbows layered upon rainbows.

“Lance Orion, you will guard my son at the detriment of your own life. Nothing will ever be more important to you than that,” he announced and my hopes and dreams wavered before my eyes.

Please no. Not this. Don't take away everything I've worked for.

The Shadow Realm was the darkest mirror world in existence. Nothing good came from there. But there was one rumour that had yet to be confirmed. That the Shadow Realm was home to the elusive Fifth Element: the Element of shadows.

“I can do something to get back at him, Darius. And so can you. I want to see you rise. To be the most powerful Heir of them all and crush your father beneath your heel.” His eyes sparkled with the idea. “Do you really think I can?” “Yes,” I said firmly. “I'll help you. And nothing will ever stand in our way.”