Chapter 0991
Marigold laughs a little but just nods.

“Are we doing this?” Jesse says, glancing up at the clock that looms large over the entire station. “We don’t have a ton of time.”

Jackson looks at me and arches a brow. I laugh and nod, grinning at our little party. “Let’s go!”

The next morning I wake up blissfully happy to be back in my nook. My mouth opens in a little yawn and I nuzzle closer to my mate’s naked chest, all warm and cozy. I sigh, content, and reach out a hand that I brush over Marigold’s soft head. She’s curled up at Jackson’s side, likewise nuzzled close, breathing deeply as she continues to sleep.

I bite my lip against a little squeal as I look at her as, half asleep, Jackson lifts a hand to my back, softly stroking up and down against my nightshirt.

I turn my head, pressing a kiss to his chest before I sit up a little, peering through the open curtain at Jesse and Rafe’s beds, a form curled up in each, though Midnight’s tiny body is barely visible amongst all of Rafe’s bedding.

Last night was exhausting but completely worth it as the five of us stowed away in a box car like we did before and traveled the long distance to the Academy. Marigold slept most of the time but opened her little eyes to look up in awe at the castle up on the cliff, staring at it with true wonder. Midnight had been all determined enthusiasm too, asking me endless questions about chemistry that I answered as best I could.