I let myself into her office, following the precise guidelines of her note.
Dearest Kyra,
Come morning, please meet me in my office no later than 6am, before the sun’s awakening breath. There are a few things needing your attention. I’ll be wrapping up a meeting of my own and will join shortly after. Let yourself in. And whatever you do, ensure no one else enters my office without me present.
Sincerely, A.D.
Rebecca Secksenmore
Footfalls draw attention from outside her office, one pair approaching and the other, walking away. I take the seat left of her desk, preparing for her entry and this information that can’t wait until later. But no one enters. Not long after, more steps echo, and I glance at my phone, noticing it’s now six twenty-two, and a message pings. Who in their right mind would be up willingly–on a Saturday–at this time? It better be her.
SHINING KNIGHT
Being summoned to Rebecca’s office this early can’t be a good sign. Tell me, what rule have you broken, and why wasn’t I invited?
A message from Raine sends my mind whirling with thoughts.How can he possibly know I’m here?I took liberties with changing his name on account that he saved me from a bothersome night. Still trying to figure him out, though, I wonder at the reasons he held for coming to my dorm on the night of the Awakening, his angle, his game, or maybe he is another fay that wants me dead but is going about it in a less conspicuous way. Regardless, he keeps me occupied whilst I wait, and that’s sort of sweet. Right?
Breaking the rules by yourself means you have a lesser chance of getting caught, and I’m not caught yet.
I type, battling a smirk of my own.
Whispers slither beneath Rebecca’s door, pulling my attention, and on instinct, my legs slowly move towards it. Placing an ear against its cold touch, I can’t help but notice how unnecessary, and extreme, it is to have an actual gold door.Was a regular one not good enough?My brows scrunch.
“Who the fuck does she think she is, and why’d they let her into our school?” A cheeky voice whispers.
“Tell me about it. That’s why Ms. Rebecca summoned her, so she’ll be gone soon, the desperate bitch. I’ve seen the way she whimpers after Ethan like a wounded pet. As if he’ll waste his time sleeping with a mortal. Eww.” Though this voice is slightly deeper, there is no mistaking it’s a female. They both snicker, and heat rushes into my palms with irritation.How the fuck do they know she summoned me, and who the hell are they?I ball my hands but remain quiet. “We should kick her out ourselves. A perfect opportunity to rise in the ranks.”
“Yeah, but what if she fights back, Gina?”
“Then we kill the bitch, Paige. It’ll be an official challenge, so no trouble will come from it.”Got it, Ethan’s girlfriend’s name is Gina, and her lackey is Paige.
“Ohh, I like the sound of that.” Another snicker follows. “Plus, she needs to learn what happens when messing with another girl’s man.”
Gina snorts. “Besides, I don’t want her spreading those mortal germs to him. It’s only a matter of time before we’re eternals and my pupils get their rings, swimming with the gold color of his magic. Everyone knows we’re blessed by the Gods, and she’s fucking it up for us,” she huffs in frustration. “I’ve heard once you sleep with a mortal they take your soul, tethering you to them. And by the Gods, that’s not happening to my Ethy-poo. His beautiful cock isn’t going anywhere near that cursed and disease-ridden cunt.”
Excuse me, what? I’ve never hit on, nor ran behind, Ethan…Or any man in fact. Sweat builds over my palms, intensifying the irritation as they continue blurting bullshit. I’m quickly reaching a point of not giving a damn whether they have magic or not. If she wants a fight, here I am.Who do I think I am? Keep talking, bitch. You’ll find out.
“Speaking of Ethan, you see who else she hangs around? Angie,” Paige’s envious tone announces.
“Don’t worry, I have something planned for little miss ‘Innocent Fay.’ The whole school will witness it. I see the way she glares but is too afraid to challenge me. Scary bitch.”
“Girl, you’re evil, but I love it.” They snicker again, sounding like a pair of squeaking mice.
Vexation takes over, and I yank open the doors, letting them slam against the marble walls of her office. Two sets of frightened eyes stare back as if looking at Death herself, and if I’m being honest, they damn well should be afraid.
“You have something to say to me?” I glance between the two. Their exuberated cockiness deflates, and upon a better look,their faces don’t match the voices I heard through the door–at least until Paige’s cheeky tone speaks again.
“What are you doing, spying on us?” Though she is smaller, my leer finds hers, and on instinct, she retracts a step, shutting the fuck up.
“You heard her, whore, or do mortals not have manners?” Maintaining visuals on Paige, I move towards Gina who retreats, but my advancement continues. “What are you doing? Stop!” she demands.
Finally, giving Ethan’s girlfriend my undivided attention, I realize she looks exactly like someone he would be in a relationship with. Big breasts…Incredible hair…Thin lips…Cream skin…Heavy makeup. Yep, typical bitch. “What happened to getting rid of me? That’s what you and your little ‘pet’ said, right? I heard the bullshit spewing from your mouths. Well, here I am. No time like the present.”
She is not much taller than her friend, but her body is lean. I have a few inches on her, but the muscles in her arms and legs signify that being less of an issue if a fight breaks out. Her House wasn’t revealed, so the magic she uses is still unknown. Same with Paige, who I see from my peripheral, is subtly maneuvering around my back.
“You think just because Ethan domesticated you, you can talk to me that way? You’re beneath me…Nothing…Filth.” She peaks around my shoulder, wearing a confident smirk. “I’d go so far to say you’ll do anything just to get your lips around his cock and taste the warmth of his magic. Whores like you should be–”
My fist flies straight into Gina’s mouth, and blood spurts from the gap of her newly missing tooth. She stumbles, battering her head upon the wall, and I rush in for more, ignoring the agony singing around my knuckles.
