DAMIAN'S POV The sun was scorching, but the fire inside me burned hotter. I saw him—Federick—sitting beside Georgia, the girl who was my ticket to getting what I wanted from my father.Power. I clenched my fists, ignoring the laughter from my friends beside me. They were talking about some party later tonight, but I wasn’t listening. My eyes were fixed on the two of them, fingers entwined, as if that meant something permanent. It didn’t. Not when I was still here. “Yo, Damian,” Axle nudged me. “Are you sure you want to do this here?” I didn’t answer. I adjusted the chain on my neck and took a few strides forward. Georgia saw me first. I caught the subtle panic in her eyes before she looked away. Then Federick saw me. He moved quickly, standing in front of her like he was her protector. I hated that.I hated the fact that fate was always bringing both of us together. He should fear me like all other kids do. But up till now, Fred doesn't. He does whatever he wants without givin

FEDERICK'S POV [ Fight! Fight!! ] The loud noise of the students kept me going. I remembered what the doctor told me. I wasn't fit. I was not suppose to fight for some time being. My gaze landed on Damian and I saw he was also getting tired. Blood trickled down from the cut above his face. I hoped the system would intervene for once. Probably give me an inhumane strength to end the fight. I looked at Georgia and I could see that she was worried. I let out a weak smile. " Looks like you are getting tired. I thought you said you could end this in a flash?" I said in a jesting manner. I followed his gaze and I could see that it was falling down to my waist. It was obvious Dmaina was going to go for my injured waist. I let out a weak smile. I knew what to do. All I needed was to bait him with it. [ DING ! ] Instead of a mission, I could read the body movements of Damian. He was about to throw a jab at my stomach when the system do the calculations for me. I saw he was op

Damian's POV I noticed the way Fred had a fight with me. His moment was too fluid. It was like the last time, but this time around. It was as if he knew when I was going to throw all my deadly punches and how to counter them. I sat inside the ring with my head throbbing in pain. I hate just losing to him again, but I have lost twice. I looked up, and my face collided with my father's. I could see the anger in them. Without saying a word, he got out of the VIP section. I knew he was going home, and my fate was sealed. If only Georgia could be mine. I knew that was the only way to change his mind. "You need to get off the ring now!" A husky voice said, looking at me. "You lost, kid." I smirked and looked at him, but I knew when to behave. The man was twice my size, and I knew I could not take him down in a fight even if I wanted to transfer my negative energy. I look around to see those who were chanting his name. I wanted to tell them to stop. To shout at them, but that would on

FEDERICK'S POV[ Blaring Alarm! ][System message : Dark system detected. Neutralize it!My face went pale as the noise engulfed me. "What is the system talking about, and what does it mean by the dark system?[System task income: Find the host and unfuse the system.][System reward: Meet the owner of the system.]Meet the system owner.My eyes darted toward the VIP seat.The man who had been paying attention to my fighting skills. Was he the owner of the system after all?And who was fused with the system?I heard a soft gasp from the spectators, and I walked forward. The crowds paved the way for me only to see Axle knocked out on the cold metal.His eyes were shut closed, and I wonder who could have done that. I looked around and saw no one.Not even Damian."Who knocked him out?" I asked someone standing by."The man you fought." He said, staring back at me.I know there was no way Damain could knock Axle down. Axle was nicely built with nice body features.I knew Damain wouldn't t

FEDERICK'S POV I knew this was it. The highest of it. If Damain was possessed by the system, I knew it was going to be a tug of war between us both. The thought of how I feel about going to protect the things I hold dear was all I could think about. I knew the best way to get back at me was to ask to go after Georgia. That was the only way to flip my switch. This was the time I needed my team. Marcus. Garry. But they were on their own doing these things. I knew Marcus was still mad at me. Things would have been different if Zee hadn't died. My phone buzzed, and I saw it was a message from Dully. But right now, I don't even think I need him anymore. If Damian was having the backing of a dark, mysterious message, then there was no one who could stop him aside from me. "We need to see and talk." I dipped my phone back into my pocket. We had a deal. Damian was supposed to have been sent out of the school. We had a deal. I went into the dean's office, and I