Page 100 of Satanic Shadow
How can they sit here and act like everything is okay? Their realm is in ruins, they killed their father, and they’ve been sent here. Poppy is beyond excited about being around humans, and Mel couldn’t be any more disapproving of it. They sit here and eat their breakfast, laugh between them, discuss lessons and what to do on our days off as if we can go to the movies or have sleepovers.
We can’t. Because we’re trapped on this stupid, godforsaken island, with rules that stop us from doing anything but being good little students.
Dane is in the dungeons, I have gloves on to hide the curse slowly killing me, my memories were messed with by Valin, and all they want to do is talk about the stupid ball and what we’re wearing.
I clench my teeth, the twins staring at me, waiting for me to say something else. “What?”
Mel narrows her brows at me. “She was only asking if you were okay.”
My shoulders sag. I don’t know what’s gotten into me recently. I’m losing my patience with everyone.
“I guess I’m not as good as you both at pretending everything is okay. I’m sorry. I’m tired, and this entire experience is exhausting.” I swallow but then hold my breath as Valin pushes open the main doors to the hall, marching in with his assistant behind him.
Although I was just a bitch to her sister, Mel gets to her feet. “I’m going to kick his ass.”
Poppy grabs her arm. “Please don’t.”
Mel listens, and I offer her a half-smile when she gives up glaring at the professor. “I’m going to speak with him after class tomorrow. Alone,” I add when she goes to speak.
Well, Dane will be in my head, but yeah. I imagine Valin will refuse to talk to me if I have the twins with me, so I need to go myself.
“I don’t think that’s a good idea, Sera. He’s a lunatic!”
My shoulder raises in a shrug. “I need to know what his deal is. Surely I deserve to know? I can’t wait for Dane to be released and deal with him. I’m not a feeble human who needs backup.”
“Human, yes. Feeble, no.” Poppy leans forward. “And who said Dane was being released? He’s being charged with murder, remember?”
Then Mel adds, “He’ll be lucky if he gets to see you again in your lifetime. Not that either of you wants to see each other anyway.”
“Right.” The word feels like poison on my tongue, but I refuse to admit that my hatred for Dane is starting to be dominated by something else, something strong and… undeniable.
I like when he magically blows into my room and insults me. I also like it when he gives me a certain look that sets all my nerve endings on fire and warms my cheeks.
I mean, he held my breast last night when we lay in bed, and I enjoyed it.
What is happening to me?
Valin sits at the furthest-away table from us, and I’m thankful. He does, however, keep looking over, trying to catch my eye. Mel gives him one of her deadly stares, and he quickly retreats to his food while chatting with his assistant.
“Who are you going to the ball with then, Sera?” Poppy asks, leaning her chin on her hands, elbows on the table.
I hum then shrug. “I don’t have a date. The professor hasn’t mentioned a replacement.”
“Do you want me to ask Brandt if any of his friends need a date?”
Answer that and I’ll set your bed on fire.
In my head, I’m tutting and saying,Shut up. “Only if they want to.”
Human.
Poppy pulls out her phone while Mel gulps down her water. “I’ll message him and find out.”
“Thanks.”
Are you trying to anger me? Because it’s working.
I don’t have a date. If this bothers you, which it shouldn’t, then maybe you should have thought about the consequences of your actions before deciding to kill someone.
