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Professor Blackbird smiles, and unlike before, this expression of excitement is what makes my heart skip a few beats.
The eyes of a murderer.
“Lesson One is simple,” he announces and slides his hands into his pockets. “Survival.”
I pray that’s what I’m able to accomplish by the end of today’s class.
18
WARNING FROM A GILDED VIPER
~OPHELIA~
I’ve never been manhandled in public before.
Sure. In the bedroom, matched with some foreplay, is always a wild ride, but literally being lifted, carried, and placed gently on Professor North’s desk is a newfound achievement.
That I kind of like.
“Um…” I begin and stare at Hades, who just carried me like the golden grail before anyone could try to get close to me. I’m not the only one stunned by his actions, but it’s the perfect distraction to get Asher, Blair, and Azrael over to us.
And the guy who was sitting next to Asher.
The moment he joins the group, my expression is as sour as ever.
Enough for Asher to notice.
“What?” he questions when he reaches me.
“I don’t like you.” The poor guy with orange/pink eyes is staring at me in surprise.Just like half the student body, but I can’t acknowledge them when my back is facing the rows of seats.“Why is that?”
“I don’t know…” He admits with a pout of his lips before he looks at Asher for help.
“Ah. Ophelia, this is Kali Solanine,” Asher introduces. “He’s Azrael’s roommate. He also tutors me from time to time because I suck at magic incantations.”
I give him a ‘really’ look because I know this man better than I know myself.
He doesn’t need incantations to create some of the most terrifying spellwork. His Father made sure of that.
I look at this Kali friend again, and despite my lingering stare, he seems to stand his ground. A movement at the corner of my eye briefly steals my attention—Professor North and Professor Blackbird standing at the side of the blackboard.
Their gazes fixed on me.
I’m sure they can overhear what I’d previously said—like half the class—but I can’t tell from their expressions whether my instincts are on point or not.
Alaric betrayed Azrael. Why should I trust someone because they tutored my not-my-ex-anymore-boyfriend and is Azrael’s new roommate?
“Is it my appearance?” he innocently questions as he looks at everyone else.
“I think you look fine,” Blair speaks up but adds, “But I’ve also been saved by Ophelia’s instincts, so I’d choose her over you in a heartbeat.”
I’d be lying if I said her honesty isn’t the reason why I’m smirking from ear to ear.
“Does he really make you suspicious?” Azrael inquires. “He didn’t kill me last night, and I was completely knocked out, thanks to my douche of a bro, so…”
He has a point.
“Sweet Cruella.”
