Romantic

Malacar’s POV

Sit down, Astrid, I said, trying not to rip her head off her body. I don’t understand her anger and jealousy over Zaria. Unless she feels her powers?

Please explain to me what your obsession with Zaria is? A human.

Master Malacar, I’m so sure she’s not human, and besides, she doesn't belong to our academy. Poor girls should go to public school where they belong.

That’s what your faction is teaching you? Hatred?

Of course, not….

I turned the recording off and walked in front of her. You know what I think, Astrid? Your jealousy and vanity will get you expelled. A spoiled princess, with no manners, no humility…Here is my advice to you: call your father. I don’t really care. But money will never buy you two things: love or loyalty. Now go to the dean's office and explain to him why you used magic on a human.

She left the office, slamming the door. Fucking spoiled woman; she stank of different scents, and Zor gagged.

Yeah, well, and they call us monsters…I chuckled low.

I erased the last part of the simulation battle, causing it to malfunction. Astrid will ask for a copy; I’m so positive.

A knock on the door. Come in!

Sir, the dean asked that you join him in the conference room, his assistant said, looking stern.

When I walked inside, Astrid had a smirk on her face, looking defiant at me.

Malacar, Astrid tells me a human has attacked her.

I laughed, a normal reaction. Sir, a human? How can she attack… The door opened, and Zaria walked inside.

Zaria dear, have a seat. Please tell me what happened in the simulation room?

Sir, a thick fog formed and Astrid held fire in her hands…

Liar…

Astrid let her finish; the dean intervened firmly.

She is lying, making up stories to frame me.

Why would I frame you? He asked me to tell the truth, and I just told him the facts. Zaria stood tall and confident while finishing the story and, of course, not telling him the part where she had a shield.

The dean looked at Astrid, then at Zaria. This is an academy, Astrid, and attacking a human with fire would get you expelled. Now you will apologize to her, and I will call your father.

Astrid stood up, angry. I will not apologize to a nobody like Zaria; I’m a princess!

He dialed and put it on speaker. "Dean Stormcrest, how is my princess?" Astrid's father asked.

Sir, Astrid has attacked a human again; we can’t overlook the fact that she is bullying her several times… Oh, by the way, you’re on speaker.

Astrid apologized now; he demanded

Daddy, I will not. Tell them to leave me alone. Get out! She shouted at Zaria.

Dean, can we have some privacy, please?

We all left the room, and I was beyond annoyed knowing that nothing would be done about this. Zaria went to classes, and I went back to the office.

Zaria’s POV

After the last class, I walked to Malacar’s office, knocked on the door, and waited.

He pulled me inside and locked the door. His kiss took my breath away; my body felt on fire, and I wanted him so badly.

Malacar, I said softly, Noctis is picking me up tonight for a date. I paused. He is taking me to his realm.

What? No way, I can’t protect you there, absolutely not. Zor came out, his eyes red with anger.

You must trust me; nothing will happen.  I only love you, please calm down…

Zor touched my face gently. MINE.

Yes, only yours, I said, touching Malacar’s face. His eyes closed, and he let out a breath.

Zaria…I will not survive if anything happens to you, he said against my lips. I looked up at his beautiful face.

Malacar, I will never betray you; my whole being belongs to you. His hands held me possessively, and I reached under his shirt to feel his skin, his body pressed against me. I let out a moan.

His hand was touching my upper leg softly when a knock on the door interrupted us. He cursed. Went behind the desk, and he was in no position to open the door. I fixed my skirt and opened the door.

Master Malacar, may I have a word with you? Valerian walked inside. Then looked at me and smiled. Zaria, I apologize for the interruption.

I was leaving anyway. Thank you for the help, Master Malacar, I said as I left his office and turned the corner. I bumped into Noctis.

Everything is okay, Zaria. That psycho witch is going too far.

Thank you for your concern, Noctis, but it is being taken care of by the dean. He laughed.

Just know that I will protect you if you need me. See you tonight, then kiss the top of my head and my left cheek.

I have to say, he is so romantic. Nova's voice came from behind. Vampires, he will charm you and…

Nova, no charm will ever reach… Someone bumped hard into me, making me lose my balance, and thinking I would fall onto my face, a strong arm grabbed my waist, pulling me against their body. Valerian.

Cordelia, he said with a cold voice, “Don’t ever touch her.

Or what dragon? she said, defiant. Her eyes looked at his arm holding my waist, possessive.

He released me and, with a flashing speed, was in her face. You dogs bark, but remember you're just my chew toy.

Cordelia tried to push him, only hurting herself in the process. I felt Noctis behind me, his teeth bared.

Why is she so special? A human…

Malacar walked out of the office, and our eyes met for a fraction of a second. Get back to the dorms, all of you, now, he shouted.

Nova took my arm, and Noctis and Valerian walked behind me. This is getting weirder by the minute. I hated the attention; it seemed like I was making a lot of enemies in the process.

In the dorm…

After five dresses and three different heels, Nova let out a squeal. perfect. I turned to look in the mirror, as the knock on the door interrupted her excitement.

Noctis stared intensely at me. I held his stare. He took my hand and kissed it.

Zaria, you look beautiful…as always.

Nova opened her mouth to say something, but nothing came out. He placed my hand around his arm, and we walked into the hallway. His hand waved, and a realm fabric opened. We stepped inside; I thought of Malacar’s words.