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.

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

"Are you kidding?!" I know by now my face is as red as a tomato. I can't help but blurt out nervous laughter when I saw Killian staring intently at me. "What, you don't want to do it? How can we build mutual trust if we can't even be used to getting intimate with each other?" "I mean, what does that have to do with fighting enemies?! It's absurd!" But he suddenly cupped my face, my whole body tensing up as we sat on the grass. My instincts kicked in and I leaned back, my arms holding at the grass but he pulled me close by the waist and my chest started thumping wildly. I'm afraid he might be able to hear it. He tilted his head and stared at my lips. I gulped, slowly closing my eyes as my heartbeat went into a frenzy. I could hear his heavy breathing, his addictive scent, and the tip of his nose brushing against mine. "I'm kidding. Look at you closing your eyes." My eyes flung open and I saw him already far away, throwing daggers at me. He crossed his arms, throwing me a skeptical

Snap out if it, Harper! With a scream, I forced myself to move, letting my chains attack the man behind me. With every bit of strength, I tried hard to catch him. My hands kept trembling as fear eat my system, swallowing me whole as my heart keep beating wildly. I knew I can't defeat him. He's too strong. I'm too weak! What should I do?! What move should I make?! He kept dodging my attacks without any difficulty. It felt like he was only on a child's play, his hands were on his pockets as he moved swiftly from place to place. "For the seventh time, I'm going to repeat myself," He stared at me lazily but still got a nerve to wink. "Will you marry me, baby?" Why does this Laurent clone keep proposing?! What's his deal?! "Ugh!" I can't help but shout in annoyance as I failed over and over to catch him. But then a desperate gasp came out from my mouth as one of my chains was able to reach him. I was already soaked in sweat, shivering in fear but I swallowed hard and breathe heavil

  "Why do you have to be so careless?" Laurent complained for the nth time. He kept reprimanding me but I'm too tired to listen. Using my hands, I covered both of my ears. "Seriously?" Laurent scoff, his arm in his waist as he glared at me.  I'm currently stuck in the infirmary and as you can see, getting a handful from mother Laurent. He was already done wrapping my left arm with bandages. Good thing the bell rang a while ago or a war could've broken out right here. Laurent and Killian looks really ready to punch each other. It was a relief they have to go back at classes. Besides, I feel something weird when Killian was here. "I'm not going to heal you. Let's do it with alcohol."  "What?!" I totally screamed from the top of my lungs. Laurent told me that guardians can heal Chambers. Mother of cow, I hate alcohol! I clasped my hands together and pleaded desperately. "Please no! I will do whatever