When the Frost Bled Red!! King's Rings & Dangerous Things!!

The next day — Advanced Political Ethics!!

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Aziel King [ML]

…so the power structure in Machiavellian theory does not require approval, it requires control!!

Aziel King’s voice cut across the lecture hall like a blade...

But Vanessa Morgan wasn’t listening... Not even a little.

She was too busy leaning sideways, one hand covering her mouth as she whispered furiously to Hazel beside her...

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

Wait he just fixed the marriage like that? **hissed** No ring, no engagement? Nothing?

Hazel looked like she hadn’t slept... Her eyes were wide, her lips trembling somewhere between shock and rage!!

Hazel Collins [FL BESTIE]

He literally told them the wedding is in one week **whispered back** and that he doesn’t believe in engagements!!

Hazel Collins [FL BESTIE]

My uncle agreed without even asking me... So I had to.

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

**Brows shot up** Your uncle’s lucky I’m not related to him. I’d set his damn tie on fire!!

Hazel Collins [FL BESTIE]

**gave a weak chuckle** Do you even own a tie?

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

I’ll buy one just for the occasion...

Aziel King [ML]

GIRLS!!

The word cracked through the air like thunder...

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

**Froze**

Hazel Collins [FL BESTIE]

**Froze**

Aziel King stood still at the front of the classroom, chalk in hand, gaze narrowed and pinned directly on her...

Aziel King [ML]

Miss Morgan... **said slowly, like dragging a knife across silk**

Aziel King [ML]

Would you be so kind as to enlighten the class what was I just explaining?

Hazel Collins [FL BESTIE]

**tried to sink into her seat**

Vanessa blinked once. Twice...

Her brain? Blank...

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

(It's all because of that Fuçking Adrian!!)

Nothing but Adrian, rings, and the growing urge to slap rich men who thought control was affection...

She opened her mouth. Closed it...

Aziel’s lips curved barely... But it wasn’t a smile.

It was the kind of expression you give someone right before you dismantle them...

Aziel King [ML]

I’m waiting... **said, stepping closer**

Aziel King [ML]

Don’t tell me your voice ran away...

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

**exhaled sharply through her nose** You were talking about… power....

Aziel King [ML]

**raised an eyebrow** Specific...

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

Machiavellian power...

Aziel King [ML]

**His eyes glittered** And what did I say about control?

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

**shot Hazel a pleading glance**

Hazel Collins [FL BESTIE]

**Mouthed** (you're dead...)

Aziel King [ML]

**Folded his arms** Let me help you!!

Aziel King [ML]

**said mockingly** Machiavelli believed that control is more important than morality... Something I’m sure you strongly disagree with until it benefits you!!

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

**Her jaw tightened** Maybe I just disagree with the kind of people who hide behind that theory to justify being power-hungry jerks!!

That silenced the class....

Sarah [ STORYTELLER]

(Oh baby 😳... I love you so fuçking much)

Aziel King [ML]

**smirk deepened** If I didn’t know better, I’d think you were projecting...

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

If I didn’t know better... **replied sweetly**

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

I’d think you enjoyed humiliating women who speak...

The air turned to ice...

Aziel stepped back to the board, but his voice came lower, colder...

Aziel King [ML]

Let’s be clear, Miss Morgan... I don’t humiliate anyone!!

Aziel King [ML]

I reflect... If you don’t like what you see, it’s not the mirror’s fault!!

Vanessa sat still, blinking slowly, heart pounding like a riot drum... But she didn’t speak again!!

...Not now...

Hazel Collins [FL BESTIE]

**leaned closer** He’s going to murder you in your sleep...

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

**whispered back** Let him try... I’ll haunt his cold àss!!

Aziel King [ML]

**heard and turned sharply** Care to repeat that, Miss Morgan?

Vanessa Morgan [FL]

**looked him dead in the eye** Not a chance, Professor...

He stared.... She stared back...

Sarah [ STORYTELLER]

Checkmate?

Sarah [ STORYTELLER]

No...

Sarah [ STORYTELLER]

This was just the opening move...

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Sarah [ STORYTELLER]

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