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9. The Poisoned Pawn

Author: MissGreen
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-02 23:04:37

Bastorin was unlike any other academy in the world.

They didn’t teach us to be scholars—they taught us to be killing machines.

Every subject tested our abilities and interests, but in the end, they all led to one thing: how to eliminate someone, with your own weapon.

In Biology, we studied poisons. In Computer class, we learned how to crack codes. During physical training, we practiced everything from shooting to weapon mastery.

Each day, I grew more and more anxious—terrified someone might stab me in my sleep or poison my meal when I wasn’t looking. No wonder Isolde kept a gun in her desk.

My first week at Bastorin felt like walking straight into hell. I was bullied relentlessly, and no one cared. Every day brought new humiliation—being mocked, cornered, and made to feel small.

Gabriel and Nathaniel made it their mission to break me down—mentally, emotionally—with their disgusting little games. And slowly, despite trying my best to survive, I began to...

“Give up?” Isolde looked at m
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    GABRIEL’S POVThis hallway feels like a damn maze. Nathaniel and I were running around on the top floor, dodging guards while searching for Alexei. This mission was way too dangerous; with every heartbeat and every breath, I kept thinking we should just abort the mission. Finding Alexei was like searching for a needle in a haystack.“He’s not up here,” I said between pants.“We’re looking for Alexei. So we keep looking.” Nathaniel narrowed his eyes at me. “And stop complaining, you’ve said that like two hundred and thirty-four times.”It was seven times. Why did he always exaggerate like that?I didn’t want to argue with Nathaniel anymore, so we kept searching. But my instincts told me Alexei wasn’t being hidden here. If he were inside Katerina’s estate, he’d be kept somewhere far out of reach, somewhere like a basement bunker.“Is there even a basement here?” I asked. “Why don’t we look there?”“That’s Dimitri and Tisha’s job. If we don’t find Alexei here, then we head down and look

  • Tied to the Ruthless Three   123. Chosen Againts My Will

    I took a deep breath and swept my gaze around the room. The guests’ faces were filled with shock; no one reacted right away. Until one pair of hands began clapping—followed by another, and another—growing into a loud, cheerful applause. It was all just for show. Every single Nightshade member here probably wanted to tear me apart.How could I get the privilege of becoming Katerina’s apprentice so easily, if not because of my father? That had to be what they were thinking.But now wasn’t the time to dwell on that, or the announcement Katerina just made. I needed to get out of here as soon as possible. The others needed my help to find Alexei.“Isn’t it a bit too soon to announce this?” a voice spoke from within the crowd.I turned to see Vlad stepping forward, pushing through the guests as if he wanted all the attention. And yes, everyone immediately turned to him.A diplomatic smile curved on Vlad’s lips. “I’m not questioning your decision, Katerina, but…” He glanced at me briefly. “

  • Tied to the Ruthless Three   122. A Twist in the Ballroom

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  • Tied to the Ruthless Three   121. Permission to Enter the Lion’s Den

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  • Tied to the Ruthless Three   120. Operation: Save Alexei

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  • Tied to the Ruthless Three   119. Hijacked Destiny

    “Hey!”The greeting startled me. I looked up to see Gabriel and Nathaniel standing in the doorway, waving at me. It looked both funny and strange to see the two of them getting along again like that.Good. At least when I go to the convent, they will have each other’s backs.“May we come in?” Gabriel asked.I was still packing clothes into my suitcase and could only nod weakly. They hurried inside and knelt down beside me, one on each side. I caught the twins’ somber expressions.What else was there to regret? I already told Father everything, even if the outcome was far from what I expected. Still, I did not regret telling him the truth.“Do not go, Anna. We will talk to Father Alistair and ask him to take back his decision. He is just angry and confused. I am sure, deep inside, he regrets saying those things,” Gabriel said in a half-panicked voice, trying to encourage me.I gave him a faint, bitter smile.“You should apologize to Father Alistair. Tell him that yes, you did like Alex

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