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"What's the next schedule?" He asked as he stand still in the mirror, fixing his tie neatly.
I can't help but to pout as I sat on the sofa. I want to put his neck tie for him, but I don't have an idea on how to. It looks really complicated.
Kase scan through the clipboard she was holding. "You have a meeting with the Hunt Group's CEO."
"Tsk," Killian sighed. "That complicated guy again."
"And another thing," Kase added. "Since you didn't show up when you invited Mr. Okimura, he's pretty upset as of now. You need to meet with his daughter as an apology. You know how he kept pushing you with Ms. Ayaka."
Ms. Ayaka? Who in the world is that?!
I quickly glared at Killian's direction, sending a warning that he shouldn't go but he didn't even look at me.
So far nothing bad is happening to me.I was expecting the worst case scenarios in my head but surprisingly, that arrogant Rohan Wein hasn't made a move yet.My college life has been quite peaceful just like today. I am currently in the middle of a lecture and trying to battle with myself. I'm so sleepy but I need to listen.Get a hold of yourself, Kaira!Today I'm wearing a white shirt tucked in my denim pants. I also decided to use my eyeglasses instead of contact lens. Besides, it makes me look like a smart lady.These days, I really like to keep everything simple.But a certain guy just kept making things complicated for me.***The bell rang and I started trudging towards the cafe nearby. I still have two hours before my next class."I'm really sorry! Please forgive me, Rohan!"My feet went cold when I heard that familiar voice from afar. I quickly tur
"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 walked 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
I stood frozen still as I looked at him with surprise.Mother of cow!My CEO just turned to be 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 into 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 student 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 e
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 violet 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.
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 he 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 a popcorn on her lap.My heart thumped nervously when his eyes darted on Killian. If looks can kill, my CEO is gone right now.Laurent put me behind him and faced
"Before we end our discussion I have an announcement to make," Laurent declared. He is in a good mood today judging on how he keeps smiling. "We'll be switching partners for the next tournament." "What?!" "Is that possible?" "This wasn't done in the previous school years." Whispers filled the room as we are all puzzled by the sudden changes. I shot a glance at Killian and he was glaring intensely at Laurent. He looks like he's about to punch him. "What's wrong with these two?" I mumbled as I saw how Laurent flashed a grin as he stared at Killian. He is too childish for a professor. Who in the world approved of him to be teaching here? Ah, right. They can't say no to him because he's a guardian. I bet they didn't like the idea of him teaching but they don't have a choice. That's mother Laurent for you. "Is this your doing, Professor? Are you really that desperate?" Killian
“Y-you can’t use your powers?”“Yes.”Mother of cow. Does this mean I’m going to fight all by myself?Then how about Grave?Moral support?!But then why did Claw Academy accept him if he can’t use his powers? I am certain the academy is built to hone and improve our abilities.What happened that made Grave unable to use his power?What could be his reason?“Then how about me? Will I fight all by myself or will Grave accompany me in the battleground?”“Uhm, I’m still thinking.” He said and stared at the wide clear sky.I can’t believe this.
I cannot move an inch. My eyes widen as my complexion turned pale. He was powerful.Too powerful.I felt shivers all over as I saw his raging dark eyes. It was full of rage, anger,hatred.He felt like a seal that's been closed on purpose and now that seal was no longer gone. There was nothing to suppress him anymore. There was nothing left to stop the wrath that's been pestering inside him for too long.Now, I was unsure if I did the right thing or not. I was unsure if this would really do better or just make things worse.One thing I'm certain of,this is all my fault."G-grave..."
"No, not like that!" I heaved a sigh for the nth time, staring with a deathly glare towards Kieve. For the 13th time, failed. "Harper my hand is hurting. Can we do this next time?" He was looking at me like he was in great pain I almost believe him. Wow, look at the puppy eyes he is making. I would never have thought I would see him acting like this. "No, you can't fool me. You have to master this today." "Why should I? We can just get some delivery foods. It is faster and less hassl-" He shut his mouth tight when I slowly turned my head at him with an intent glare. Plus, I was holding a knife in my hand. "Yes, ma'am. I would definitely master this today."
Her mother’s voice roared so loud inside the house it made her flinch in terror. She was not the type to yell for she value basic ettiquetes for women so much. It was the first time in fifteen years Harper heard her mother raising her voice that high. She was enraged, literally.“I have been putting up with your bottles and jars with insects for a long time but did I threw them away?! Did I interrupt with your sessions at the forest to dig some insects even when I want to?! I did not do those things Harper and gave you freedom but this is what you repay to me?! Did I raise you to hurt others?! Do you plan on killing them?! What, do you now aspire to be a murderer?! Harper, I had enough troubles and you just had to add fuel to the fire!” Her mother burst in anger.Harper is used to her mother’s words and usual complaints. But not this one. Not this time. She saw how pain glimmered through her mother’s weary and tired eyes.
-Maia and Nikolai in Another Time Frame-"How long has it been again since they started dating?" Hunter asked and now I could finally confirmed he is jealous."Wait let me see," I mumbled and put out the small notebook where I tally the number. "They have been together for 15 days and 2 hours.""Why are you keeping tabs like that?" He asked but I only shrugged.The truth is, since Zea gave me that weird letter and started acting strange, I started taking down notes of her strange actions. Well who knows if she is suffering from some disease. “I transferred to another block.” She answered, and when no one dared to ask her another question she continued walking down the hallway.It took some minutes before her three blockmates processed what she said.“Wait, does that mean she transferred to another block? Like literal transferred and left us?”“Is she joking?”They weren’t so sure at first, but when all their classes had finished and she wasn’t there, they realized Maia wasn’t kidding
-Killian and Harper in Another Time Frame-"Go back at the team right now." Nikolai wasn't simply suggesting. It was a command. He glared sharply at Maia who doesn't seem to be fazed by his angry demeanor."Why would I go back? There's a lot more opportunity with Blanca's team. The spectrum is wide with them. Obviously, they are the better choice.""You can't fool me, Evans."Nikolai knows Maia was only doing this to help the team. She's going to sacrifice herself in order to delay Blanca's project and screw it up. But the damage it could give her might ruin her days at the university. It's too risky to try."You heard me," Nikolai repeated, his words were hard and domineering. "Go back at the team. Right now."But Maia is not the type to submit. She's not someone who can easily ordered by others. Even if it's Nikolai Auxen. It's funny how this stuborness is the only similarity he and Maia had in common.She inched closer, tiptoed and whispered to his ear. "You can't order me around.
-Killian and Harper in Another Time Frame-As soon as I had finished my exams I hastily packed my things, passed the paper in front amd stormed off the room without looking back."Ms. Williams! Why in such a hurry?" I heard the professor inside but I was not in the right track of mind to even respond. I need to go get my hands on that newspaper to find out everything, or even the littlest thing about father.My mother is not a talkative and open person. She would rather keep all secrets on her own than share it with us. She never talked about father. And I am anxious to trigger any negative emotions so I never asked her about our father. But in truth, every single day I want answers. As to why he died, what he looks like, and what are his ideals in life. I want to know him.
-Killian and Harper in Another Time Frame-At the farthest side of the library, two girls have their eyes set on books, the only noise that could be heard was the crunching sound everytime they flipped pages. It was Harper whose eyes were burning with rage and passion while Paisley sat across her, reading lazily and flipping the pages in a nonchalant manner, not even reading a word or two. It was obvious the latter was only forced to review with her roommate. "No way I will let Wolfgang beat me in the exam. I am not someone she could surpassed in academic standing. I am smart and independent and..." Harper halted, couldn't think of any words anymore. "And...""Just zip your mouth and review. Complimenting yourself with useless words won't let you pass the exams." Paisley glared at her.Harper immediately obeyed and shifted her gaze back at the open book. "Yes, ma'am."
-Killian and Harper in Another Time Frame-"Miss Evans," He inched his face closer, his gaze trying to find even the slightest hint of weakness in her eyes. "I didn't know you cared for me that much."But Maia would not give him what he wants. She's not the type to back down, although her chest was already pounding crazy from the tension and with all those people around.A grin formed on his lips, inching closer and closer, until he whispers on her ear."Let's see if you can handle me."***The following day was a disaster."Did you all see Nikolai from Block A? Goodness, he really did obeyed her!""I told you already, he's with that girl! It was so obvious when he went to confront her!"Rumors started ciculating in the university. The relationship between the top scorer and the representative of the whole course became a hot topic.And of course, only one person was so troubled with it.Maia had her hands roughly pulling her hair, hanging her head low as she sat on a bench. She just
-Killian and Harper in Another Time Frame-"I'm sorry, but you are rejected. We do not accept highly dangerous individuals like you.""We?" Harper turned her head but there's only her and Killian in the dusty room. "Are there others who joined this club?""Yes and no. Yes, it's 'we', referring to myself and Neville," He looked up and Harper followed his line of vision, only to see a jet black cat sleeping soundly at the top of an old cabinet. "And no, there are no other members. I prefer to work in solitude.""You can't continue alone or the club will crumble and what did you say? I'm highly dangerous?" Harper chuckled and could not believe his words. She put her arms and leaned on the table, glaring at the man in front of him. "Yes, I am a bit insane but not dangerous. Madness is the right term but it's not the bad type of madness, what I have is genius madness!" She declared, her head held high as she extends her arms sideward like some glorious hero.But the guy only stared at her
-Killian and Harper in Another Time Frame-Where have he gone? What does the words meant and why is there blood? Whose blood was it? Was it from the guy he was following? Or someone else's?These thoughts were circling on Harper's mind when she heard the door creaking open, cutting her thoughts off."You're back." Harper greeted Paisley who did not bother looking st her as usual.But this morning is quite different. Instead of ignoring Harper like what she alwayd does, Paisley was the first one to speak."That friend of yours with eyeglasses," Paisley sat on her chair, her back the only thing visible to Harper. She could not see what is Paisley's facial expression but perhaps, it is the usual poker face she has. However, it still make Harper happy that she tried to get along with he finally.But Harper's smile faded away with her next words."He dropped out."