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

“I’m here aren’t I?”I scowled back at him,determined not to show him how pleased I was to see him,“What did you want to tell me?”


“I guess tell wasn’t exactly the right word.”He sighed and pushed himself off the stile.“It’s probably better if I show you.”


“Booth,are you playing games with me?”I demanded even as he offered me his hand to help me up over the stile.


I could almost imagine him leading me out into the meadow just to be punked by a bunch of third formers or even a group of Rhea-bots led by the bitch herself.


“I promise I’m not playing any games.”He shook his head,and his hair swept overhis forehead,again making me want to touch it.“Please,just come with me.This isimportant.”


With a sigh,I ignored his hand and shoved past him to throw myself over the stile and into the meadow beyond.


Booth jumped down beside me and began to walk down a path that followed the line of bushes.


Chapter 58