Page 46 of Dark Souls Academy: The Sacrifice

I couldn’t miss anymore classes, though. The Headmaster could only give me so many days off. Grades counted here. Get bad grades and the professors have the right to kill you.

I chanted out my schedule in my mind to hopefully help me relax. I always found going through facts helped me. I used to do the types of demons and types of magic. It helped before. I might need to start that coping habit again.

History with Meatt.

Magic 101 with Mr. Blood.

Curses 101 with Mrs. Pain.

Combat with Mr. Fear.

Lunch and my day is done.

Then I get to train, hunt, interrogate, and torture.The life of a Queen was long. Why couldn’t I just lounge in bed with my mates, being fanned and fed like in the movies? It seemed like such a royal gig. Despite the long day ahead, the chanting helped. My restlessness faded as I focused on Professor Meatt.

“When Lucifer fell, met his mate, and claimed the Underworld as his domain with his seven brothers, it was a brutal place. No one survived long. The land was beautiful, almost mimicking the Fae dimension, but it was just as deadly. No one really knows why, but after the fight with angels overEarth, the loss changed the land, turning it into what is before us today. It made the red sand cover everything, killing the wildlife. It also bound the demons to their rules.” He moved the papers around his desk as he spoke. “No one, except maybe the gods, may understand why the land changed the way it did. We can all only theorize.”

I ignored him after that. My mind couldn’t focus on history when the future was more important to me. I’d focus more when Lucifer was dead. Besides, watching everyone go all dopey-eyed when Lucifer came up irked me. He was not a leader people should idolize.

I lifted my communicator. The hologram screen appeared. No one else could see it unless I wanted them to.

“How is the prisoner?” I texted the Headmaster.

He wrote back instantly. “He is still alive, but seven of your faction members have been fucked within an inch of their lives.”

My gut churned. “Forced?”

“No.” The waiting circles appeared, indicating he was typing more. I took a relieved breath. “He’s polite until his dick comes out. The bastard made me watch the first few sessions to prove he wasn’t killing them. You should take over this babysitting job.”

I snickered. The professor glanced my way. His eyes left mine in a second, though.

What’s funny?Dex asked, but I could feel them all linked into the conversation. My brain almost vibrated with the energy.

Talking to the Headmaster. Lust is screwing tons of his guards, but to prove he meant no real harm, he made the Headmaster watch. He is not pleased.As soon as I finished, the chuckles and pleased murmurs came.

Serves him right for locking us out of everything just because you said so. We knew him longer.Kain’s tone wasstill like that of a petulant child, but in his sexy voice. It was confusing.

Get over it. I outrank you in all ways right now. Once we kill your daddy, you can become king and get some of that power back. Just tell your demon to focus on that.I met his gaze halfway through my response.

He rolled his eyes at me.You’ll still be higher up.

I shrugged.We can figure something out.I honestly didn’t care who was in charge. If he didn’t want to lock me away for my safety, I would have let him run things. My demon would have grumbled about it, but our goal was to get revenge.

I focused back on my texting. “So, how long are you going to be there? I could skip class and take over.”

“No. You need to be in class. Queens still have to follow the rules. I’ll be here until lunch time.” I couldn’t help but smile. It was a perfect time for a B & E.

“Fine, but I’d rather be there.” My attempt to sound disappointed didn’t quite hit the mark.

“No fucking Lust.”

Growls erupted around me. Shit. I had the bond open enough that they could hear me read the messages.

You’re not going anywhere near Lust.Kain had a snarky tone that made me react.

I’ll fuck whoever I want.More growls. Trigger’s and Bones’ desk were vibrating as their anger grew. Dex didn’t look happy, but he didn’t look murderous. Alaric knew I was bullshitting because he just rolled his eyes and went back to his note taking.

I swear to fucking Nyx, I’ll spank your ass raw if?—

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