I quickly dashed towards the elevator with nothing but my phone and my trembling legs. I pushed the elevator's button over and over but it was so slow!
I have no choice!
I hurriedly sprinted towards the emergency exit and to my dismay, hundreds of stairs await me.
"Oh, mother of cow..."
I wasted no time and ran downstairs, my legs were about to give up so I sat on the rail and made my butt slide swiftly.
"This is so much faster!" I chuckled nervously, wishing desperately not to fall off. I did that again and again until I reached the first floor. My butt hurt so much it felt like burning.
Holding onto my bottom, I went out of the exit but I drew a sharp breath when I saw what awaits me behind the white door.
Hundreds of employers were waiting. Their intense glares made me gulped nervously as I took a step forward carefully.
They weren't kidding any more. Their sharp long claws were exposed as well as their fangs as they growled slowly like hunting predators. I scan every corner but they were scattered everywhere, some are on the second floor, staring down at me. The entrance doors were completely shut.
Now I know why they made their doors completely tinted.
I was already in the middle when my legs completely froze. I was dead cold as my hands were trembling from fear, sweat covered my forehead.
What should I do?!
"Oh, hey Paisley! You want to hang out now?" I muttered nervously as I put my phone on my right ear, pretending I got a call. I took few slow steps towards the door, but the employers started to walk closely as well.
"Okay, I'm almost..." I made an abrupt stop, breathing heavily as I cursed repeatedly on my head.
"THERE!" I screamed from the top of my lungs as I ran for my life.
Cold sweat covered my palms, making my phone slipped into my hand. But it didn't matter! Mother of cow I just want to stay alive! I kept running desperately but I saw a huge bulky man in my peripheral vision, wearing his businessman attire, about to lunged at me.
I yelped as he took a huge leap towards me. My legs automatically gave up and I was left slouching in the ground as I covered myself using both of my arms, my eyes shut tight as I cried loudly.
But nothing happened. I heard the others gasping and murmuring making me open my eyes slowly. You know I'm a very curious person. I'd like to know what in the world happene-
"Mother of cow..." I mumbled as I saw the big scary-looking guy in mid-air.
Obviously, there was no prince charming who helped me.
I helped myself.
A dark long-chain wrap around his body and it was coming from my right hand. I slowly stood up and chuckled crazily. I almost forgot I also have powers!
I waved my right hand repeatedly and the chain was perfectly moving in sync with my hand. I smirked triumphantly as confidence started to build up in me. Or maybe naughtiness. You know, I'm too childish sometimes.
"Okay, who's next?" I announced, completely waging a war, my left hand in my waist as I look at them proudly.
They started attacking me simultaneously as they snarled at me. I did the same thing and hissed but to my dismay, no fangs emerged from my teeth. I saw one of my enemies containing his laughter.
"Don't suppress it or else it'll be a fart. Go on, laugh." I bitterly said. He was now slumping on the ground, laughing too hard as he looked at me mockingly.
That was totally embarrassing!
I thought I have sharp teeth too! That's unfair!
With every bit of strength, I used both of my hands and held tightly on the chain wrapping the big guy. I swirled it around, hitting plenty of enemies mid-air.
I unwrapped the chain on that huge guy because I suddenly felt guilty. He was already unconscious, sleeping soundly on the ground. I waved both of my hands and from one, four chains emerged. I kept using them to block my enemies as I run towards the door.
I can't help but giggle as I defeated them so easily.
I hope there's a bit of a challenge.
I faced my enemies and they were all writhing in pain on the ground. "So long suckers!" I shouted with a wide grin on my face.
But as soon as I turned my head on the door, I was completely frozen. Dark curtain hair which looks like from the modern renaissance period, sharp jet black eyes, cold aura which sent shivers down my spine,
it was definitely the CEO.
Now I totally regret it when I said I want a bit of a challenge.
"Oh, Paisley, I think you need to wait a little bit." I muttered under my breath as I took steps backward. He was only standing there, gazing at me with his lifeless eyes but I could tell he's on a different level.
Fear took over me the moment a sinister grin appeared on his face. He lazily stared at his left hand and licked his finger tainted with dark red liquid, while his eyes were set on me. His sharp fangs showed up as he opened his mouth.
"That's ketchup right?" I nervously laughed it off, but it was definitely blood.
The moment his expression darkened, he quickly dashed towards me. He was so fast I didn't even realize he was already in front of me. Hadn't it been for adrenaline, he might have slice me in half already. My hands automatically positioned on my front, protecting me from his attack. He slashed his right hand, the wind blew violently, and then two of my chains,
they broke.
He was about to strangle me when my body suddenly fell on the ground, the world started to spin violently in my vision.
It was just the second time I used my power. Maybe I overdid it.
I found myself being carried by the CEO, I want to resist but I felt too weak.
And then I found myself inside the elevator, in my CEO's arms, getting dragged on a floor I never knew existed.
The 0th floor.
Everything was hazy.I couldn't see anything but the cold gray ceiling while being carried by someone. My head moved towards the front, my eyelids half open. There were vines around, faint glowing orbs, floating small creatures I have never seen before, moving freely as their wings fluttered around."Are you sure about this Sir Lake?" My vision was blurry, but I can tell it was Ms. Kase's voice.There was a long silence, but I heard him sighed and then answered."She can help us."Ms. Kase started removing the vines on a certain part of the wall. As she parts the vines open, I saw a huge wooden door in front of us."Lo
Idon't know why Laurent hid everything from me. I don't know why he's too afraid of bringing me to a place that feels like a second home.I don't get him.We were scattered in front of the Academy's huge steel gate as several eyes started to glance at me. I can feel bewildered stares everywhere. I pouted and keep my head low, cursing at whoever made this white suit. I was the only one wearing it and it was too flashy on top of that!"Hey, keep your head high. You're a celebrity here." Levy held my chin up and linked her arms at me as we walked like fashion models around. I don't know what in the world we are doing."Tier Three, please line up!" Levy and I quickly lined up. My forehead creased as I saw a mysterious floating door ahead. A guy with specs was waiting beside the door, a bunch of keys hanging on his arm. The line moved as students started to enter the door."Why not just go strai
As soon as I got out from the floating door, I was sprawled all over the floor, my stomach churning. I quickly shut my mouth to stop myself from vomiting.I will never get used to that freaking door!When I finally recovered, I look around and scanned my surroundings. I was in a place which looks like a studio apartment. There's a small kitchen, a bathroom and two beds. There were also two brown closets. I opened both of them and can't help but to stare with amazement as I saw different kinds of clothes. The other closet has spare brown suits while the other has white. Obviously, the latter was mine.I think I'm currently in the girls' dormitory. Maybe Flynn and Levi got transported in the boys' dormitory.I wonder who's my roommate?While waiting, I quickly freshen up and changed my clothes. I decided to wear a white trouser, tucking my navy sweater in. I used to tie my hair every time but decided to let it down for a change. After an hour of fumbling through things inside the room,
I stood frozen still as I looked at him with surprise. Mother of cow! My CEO just turned to be my my classmate and on top of that is my freaking partner?! How am I supposed to be all friendly with him?! "Stop staring." His words made me quickly avert my gaze as we walked on the hallway. Students were glancing at us as we pass along, whispering things I cannot comprehend. "Why are they looking at us like that?" I asked as I look back at every students looking at me with weird faces. I mimicked every expression they made making them avert their gazes. No way I'm going to let them make me awkward. "It's expected. The only Alpha and the only Chamber just happened to be a team. Of course it will make a ruckus." He answered with his emotionless face. Professor Goodbye dismissed us quickly after telling us about our first assignment. And yes, his name is freaking Professor Goodbye. There's a lot of weird names going on here. Anyway, our first assignment was to make a healing potion.
Laurent quickly made his way towards me. He wrapped me in his embrace, hugging me tightly. I was unsure of what to do so I patted him gently on the back. He was panting heavily as buried his face on my neck, his hand holding my head gently. "Do you know how scared I am Harper?" He whispered, exhaustion was heard from his tone. I couldn't help but to feel guilty, his hair was still unkempt, he was not wearing his usual clean suit. He was wearing a white shirt and a plain black pants. "Who brought you here?! I went looking all over for you!" "Ooh, I smell a love triangle." Elixa giggled while eating. My forehead creased when I noticed she already had popcorn on her lap. My heart thumped nervously when his eyes darted on Killian. If looks can kill, my CEO is totally gone right now. Laurent put me behind him and faced Killian. "Why did you bring her in this world?! Who gave you the right to decide for her?! You should mind your own business Lake!" His voice roared within the room.
"You're seriously choosing him over me? Are you for real, Harper?" "It's not that I'm choosing him! I just want to stay he-" "Do what you want." I felt a pang of pain as I saw Laurent walk away. I couldn't help but clenched my fists as guilt started eating me. "He's just jealous." I heard Killian's cold voice from behind. Why is he smirking by the way?! Does he think this is funny?! "Stop grinning." I remarked before walking away. And I didn't choose Killian! I told Laurent I decided to stay here at Claw. As to why my CEO is suddenly in front of the door, I don't know. I just went to where my feet brought me and found myself inside a garden. I didn't even knew something like this exist. Little fairies fly around as they played with each other, the green shades of leaves being lighted up by faint glowing orbs. It was magical. But I can't find myself smiling right now. "You all right?" A guy's voice came from behind. "Probably not." "Sorry, but I'm not in the mood to talk w
Murmurs were heard all over the room. I even notice Neville secretly pinching Grave in the arm. Looking at her blushing as she stared at Laurent. Well, Laurent surely is attractive. That's also the reason why I got easily swayed by him on that mysterious grand ball. You can't blame me, blame his face. "Harper, you should focus on what he's saying, not on his face." Killian whispered making me go back to my senses. Since we were required to seat with our partners, my CEO obviously is my seatmate as of now. "I was listening attentively. Maybe you're just imagining things," I glared at him, but then I got intimidated again. "Sir." Tsk, of all the people in the room why should I be partnered with my CEO?! What if I got annoyed? Then I cannot strangle him with my chains easily thinking he might deduct my salary! "We'll be having the Excipere Tournament next week." The announcement made everyone thrilled. They started chatting with each other while I was left dumbfounded, unsure of wh
"A man?" For unknown reasons my chest started to pound heavily, the soft wind felt too cold against my skin. For a moment the atmosphere felt too thin it was hard for me to breathe. As if an impending danger was right in the corner. "Harper," My body instinctively went into a fighting stance, my power suddenly in a surge, But the tension I was feeling died down when I saw who it was. "Killian." I sighed, my shoulders slumping down at ease. "I found his mother." "John!" A woman in her mid-40s went dashing towards the little boy, hugging him while tears started to well in her eyes. There were a few gray streaks on her hair, some wrinkles starting to form on her forehead. "I told you to stick with me, you naughty boy!" She cried, carrying her child in his arms. "It was you who went missing mother! I kept following you but you suddenly went gone!" John was about to cry again but he tried to hold back his tears. "Oh, my poor child! It won't happen again, all right? Mother won't