Three’s a crowd. At least that’s what I’ve heard, and I’ve definitely come to learn that it’s true. My best friend’s new girlfriend is a complete pain in the ass, and if it wasn’t for me being on my last warning at Gilford High, I’d definitely do something about it. The consequences of my doing so aren’t just your usual slap on the wrist kind of punishments. When strange things begin to happen, and my eyes start to freaking GLOW, I’m whisked away to ... you guessed it ... the Winterwood Academy for the ‘Gifted.’ I don’t feel very gifted. In fact, I feel like the biggest freak in an entire school of freaks. As the hottest guy at the Academy would say, “I’m the Queen of Freaks,” but coming from him, it’s actually kind of sweet. Oh, and did I forget to mention that not only am I having strange encounters with a Goddamn Goddess, I’m also hearing voices in my head, and there’s a book in the Academy library that’s actually TALKING to me! They say that only a true Winterwood Witch is capable of opening that book, so why the hell does it want anything to do with me?

Winterwood Academy Book 1: Gifted

His thick auburn hair was cropped and grazed just above his jawline.Brushed back behind his ears as it was,it gave me a great view of his strong features.He had sharp,high cheekbones and a sturdy brow.But the most striking thing about him was his eyes.


They turned on me almost as though he had felt me watching him,and my heart stopped.Even from all this way I could see his blue irises dancing with amusement.


Our eyes connected,and I could have sworn that I felt as though his gaze was touching something deep inside of me,maybe even my soul.


My breath caught in my throat,and I was unable to tear my eyes away.


Rhea seemed to say something to him,but his eyes remained totally fixed on mine.When he smiled,I felt a warm tingling sensation all over my body,caressing my skin.


“Don’t get any ideas,”Zoe whispered into my ear,and I suddenly realised that she had moved closer to me.“He’s off-limits.”


Chapter 36