This couldn’t be happening. How did I get out of one demonic contract, then find myself in another magical deal, and now be threatened into another one?
Fuck my life.
At least, this deal with Crimson wouldn’t be magical, as he had no magic like Randall, but with Erin on the line, did I dare play with it?
No, I didn’t.
“What exactly do you want me to do?”
A wicked grin spread over Crimson’s lips. “It’s simple. Next semester, you’ll be working as a professor after your graduation, just as planned. Meanwhile, you’ll help me take Randall down.”
“And Erin will be safe?”
He nodded. “I won’t touch one single hair on her head.”
That didn’t bring me the assurance I was looking for, but I doubted I would get more from him.
Without a choice, I said, “Fine. I’ll help you.”
Triumphant, Crimson extended his hand to me. “Great.” I reluctantly shook his hand. “It’s a deal.” He took a step back. “I’ll talk to you soon.”
I watched, rooted to the ground, as Crimson turned around and practically sauntered away.
What the fuck just happened? I had been on my way to convince Randall to send me away from the academy so I could be away from Erin, and now I had my hands tied and couldn’t leave even if I wanted to.
My mind worried about Erin even more now. Before I was afraid Randall would use her against me, and that was exactly what Crimson was doing. And I knew he wouldn’t waste an opportunity to press me on my task, by threatening her —or even acting on it.
This was all fucked up.
Besides being concerned about Erin, I also worried about the future of the academy. For Erin’s sake, I would help Crimson. I would find a way for him to steal Randall’s throne. But what then? Would the academy and the students be safe in Crimson’s hands?
I seriously doubted it.
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