Decision
Author: Author Ruby
last update2025-09-15 12:55:28

Alex staggered back onto his feet, his chest rising and falling in uneven gasps. He wiped the thin trail of blood from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand, the metallic tang still thick on his tongue. His eyes, sharp and defiant, flicked briefly to the shadow lingering at the edge of his consciousness.

"Arthur," he whispered hoarsely, his voice low enough so only the presence within him could hear. "Help me get out of here."

The reply came, cool and taunting, echoing in his mind like a hiss curling around his ear.

"If you had said you wanted to kill," Arthur drawled, his tone carrying an almost amused malice, "then I wouldn't hesitate to lend you some of my power. But since you only want to run, to escape like a frightened rat? That isn't something I'm interested in."

Alex clenched his jaw, his teeth grinding together in frustration. His body still ached from the previous clashes, and the Dean stood in front of him, an immovable wall of authority and strength. Withou
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