Ruth Miranda

FIfteen years after the suicide of two of his friends, Ezra King returns to the prestigious University of St. Cyr, this time as a teacher. Following on the footsteps of his former mentor Darren Whitford, he reopens the elitist study group specialising in Chaos Alchemy, guiding his students in the pursuit of results that will make life easier for all the Nonpareil. When those connected to the prior group, of which Ezra was a part of, start showing up dead, his own demons resurface, and the ghosts lying dormant in St. Cyr threaten to rise from their graves...

This book contains mention of violence, eugenics, rape, and explicit sex scenes.
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Alchemy of Chaos

	We wake up refreshed and rested, greeted by a lavish brunch spread out on the kitchen peninsula. Ezra seems to have pulled all the stops, but then I notice the clock. It's almost twelve p.m., close to lunchtime. Alec, who seems to be in girl mode today, has applied careful make up to her face, hiding the bruises behind a thick coat of foundation and compact powder, her swollen lips covered in red lipstick that only makes her look sultrier and sexy. I'm momentarily taken aback by how good she looks, and as I notice Ezra eyeing her up and down, jealousy takes the best of me and turns my moods to a bitter scowl. Seeing Ezra with Alec is mind-blowing, right now. After everything, this is uncanny, it's awkward, gut-wrenching. But at the same time, endearing. He's so careful of her, so protective, and I find myself following his lead, treating Alec as if she's a rare crystal that might break.


Chapter 31