Bloodwing Academy, #1
On Wings of Blood
by Briar Boleyn
Contents
Chapter 58
Overview
Blake confronts Viktor, lies that he has completed an exclusive blood bond with Medra to thwart Viktor’s schemes. Viktor reveals he expected Blake to fail and hints at taking Medra for himself, then demands a formal celebration. Realizing the stakes, Blake resolves to truly feed from Medra after Selection Day to make the lie unassailable.
Summary
Blake meets Viktor, who challenges Blake’s dismissal of Regan and asks whether Blake has solidified his bond with Medra. Reading Viktor’s predatory intent, Blake lies that he has already fed from Medra, making their bond exclusive.
Viktor’s reaction betrays both fury and desire; he admits he expected Blake to fail and had plans to seize Medra amid triad chaos. He warns Blake that a bonded mate is valuable and asserts control over Blake’s status and power, reminding him of debts and threats.
Blake pivots to academy business, confirming Viktor approved his First Year selections with Selection Day imminent. Viktor insists on a formal celebration to welcome Blake’s “bride,” hinting at spending time with Medra, which alarms Blake.
Leaving the meeting, Blake confronts the consequences of his lie: exclusivity means he would only be able to feed from Medra. With the triad ended and Regan expelled, he concludes the only way to protect Medra from Viktor is to make the lie true by feeding from her after Selection Day.
Haunted by desire and guilt yet determined, Blake resolves to claim an exclusive bond, convincing himself it is necessary for both survival and protection.
Who Appears
- Blake DrakharrowNarrator; lies to Viktor about completing an exclusive bond with Medra and resolves to truly feed from her to protect her.
- Viktor DrakharrowBlake’s uncle; exposes manipulative plans, threatens control, approves Selection list, and pushes for a celebration to access Medra.
- Medra PendragonThe dragon rider Blake claims to be exclusively bonded to; central to Blake’s protective but possessive decision.
- Marcus DrakharrowBlake’s brother; informs Viktor and is contrasted with Blake’s restraint and values.
- ReganFormer triad member; recently expelled, her removal ends the triad and raises stakes around Medra.
- Lord PanseraAngered by Regan’s dismissal; a political pressure point Viktor plans to manage.
- KageMentioned as a possible safer alternative for Medra; Blake rejects the thought.