Sinful As Hell (The Demon Academy #1) - G. Bailey Page 0,64

becoming an addictive part of my life, and I have the feeling he won't be leaving any time soon. At the end of class, I gather my books and walk out with Claus, coming to a stop when I see Mr. Bisgaard outside my classroom. He waves a hand for me to follow, and I look toward Sera, who is walking over.

"Want me to come with you?" Claus questions me.

"No, I'm okay. See you later," I tell him, resting my hand on his shoulder for a second as I pass. I follow Mr. Bisgaard to his classroom where Sera waits outside, and I go in. I sit in the seat as he closes the door and comes to sit down.

"Any news on my parents? Is something wrong?" I quickly ask, needing to know what is going on.

"As far as I'm aware, your parents are fine and the trial is set for two weeks’ time. I wanted to have a quick word with you about next week before everyone else hears," he says, putting me at some ease.

"I'm confused," I ponder.

"Next week we have a special visitor, who is coming to stay at the academy for at least a few weeks. He will be attending the court case with you, and it is important you behave as a respected student of DA," he tells me.

"What exactly do you want from me?" I ask, crossing my arms.

"Times are dangerous for your family, Miss Cameron. I am merely suggesting you do not do anything to put yourself in more danger," he tells me and it only makes me think of the wolf marking scratch on my arm that I don't even understand, and the angel blessing on my thigh.

I'm a walking danger hazard at this point.

"Is that all?" I ask.

"There is one more thing. A letter from your uncle," he tells me, pushing over a white envelope across the table. "Did your uncle send the necklace you wear?"

"Yes," I reply, picking up the letter.

"How very expensive a gift it is. Do you understand what it is?" he enquires.

"Not exactly. I was told it would protect me, but then I was hexed—" I pause. "The necklace was glowing before I went to sleep. Maybe it knew?"

"Yes, it does. It senses danger, and it will glow. It is a powerful and rare gift. Do hold it close, Miss Cameron. I feel you need all the help you can get," he tells me, and without saying goodbye, he bursts into green flames. I turn the envelope over and break the red wax seal before pulling out the letter.

For my dearest niece,

I do hope The Demon Academy is looking after you well. We will meet very shortly at the trial, and I will be the one in the yellow cloak.

Your mum and dad send their love and deep regret they did not get to tell you about this world themselves. They hope you have adapted yourself to this world, and they are desperate to see you soon.

The second reason I write to you is to remind you of your father's last words to you in this pressing time.

We belong only to ourselves.

Your uncle,

Harry Snowen

I rub the tears away from my eyes, wishing I could hear my parents say these words and that they weren’t written by a stranger. Two weeks. That is all that is left between me and seeing my parents once more. How much could really go wrong in that time?

Chapter 26

The devil speaks no lies

"Lexi . . . you look like a queen," Sera states in utter shock as she steps back from me, finishing doing up the lace back of the dress.

"You chose the dress, so why are you surprised?" I ask her, watching as she rubs her arm with her other hand.

"I didn't choose this dress, Lexi. I picked another one and never saw this one. It just turned up," she explains to me.

"Maybe it went to the wrong room?" I suggest.

"I asked that, but everyone is certain this dress is yours," she tells me. "I just don't know who sent it and had it made."

"Well let's not punch a gift horse in the mouth," I say, and she chuckles at me as I look back in the full-length mirror. The dress is red . . . which every girl is wearing, and the guys have to wear white. The red dress has a deep v shape split down to my stomach, and it is so tight that I can wear it