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Dade scoffs before laughing. After a few seconds, he stops and says, "Oh wait, he's being serious?" I give Dade a dry look before saying, "No thanks, I'm actually going to pass on your AWESOME offer. I know, hard to believe but..."

I look over to Bolin and decide to play up on what he said. I slip my arm around his arm, leaning in close as I look at Dade and say, "I fell in love at first sight. I mean, look at him!" I lift my free hand, pointing at his face as I sigh and say, "I could look at that face all day and all night."

Bolin's entire body stiffens as he slowly turns to look at me. I lean in close, snuggling up close to him as I bat my eyes and say, "How could I possibly part with the man I fell in love with?" Bolin slowly smiles before it turns downright evil. He slips his arm around my waist and pulls me close, silently enjoying the turn of events.

His free hand reaches out, cupping my face as he says, "As a man, how could I let another man take the woman I love, right?" My smile twitches as I strain to keep it in place. In the end, he turns to look at Dade and smirks. Dade's face looks dark as he glares at us before saying, "Enough with your games Lyra! I'm not amused."

I lean my head against Bolin's chest, secretly impressed by what I feel but I keep a straight face as I look at Dade and say, "Funny, I was going to say the same thing, Dade." I stand up straight, releasing Bolin but he doesn't let go of my waist.

I ignore Bolin as I say, "I'm sorry to say this but you've wasted your time in coming here. I don't want your help. Go back." Dade chuckles but it's dark and rubs against my skin in all the wrong ways. He rolls his head, cracking his neck before glaring at me and saying, "Vanir and the council aren't here to protect you Lyra. Come with me while I'm still being nice."

I narrow my eyes at him before saying, "So that's what you think? That I hide behind the old man and the council? Do you know who runs the council? Do you know who's protecting them?" I slowly smirk at him as I see the slight look of confusion on his face.

Dade looks at me with suspicion before saying, "You lie, the council members would never let someone your age run the council." My smirk grows as I say, "And here I thought you were smarter than this. I gave you too much credit. I started working for the council when I was fifteen. I took over at the age of eighteen. At twenty-one, I'm the youngest in history to actively run the council. Why would I need to hide behind the very council I protect? The very council I run."

Dade glares at me, shock and irritation can be seen in his eyes, but he does a good job at hiding it. He bites out, "Doesn't matter, either way, I came here to offer you a good deal, but I see that you like to do things the hard way. You always have."

I give him a twisted smile as I say, "The hard way is always more fun. If you want to fight Dade, I have no problem doing just that." I unleash my magic, watching as it rolls out of me like a powerful wave. Dade and the others take several steps back, avoiding the wave. His men lift their hands, preparing to fight.

Dade quickly raises his hand and yells out, "Back down! She will take your tongue before you finish your first chant!" I smirk, standing my ground as I say, "Last chance, Dade. Leave while I still let you."

Dade grits his teeth before throwing me a dark smile and leaving. Warlocks and witches have to chant spells, drawl circles, and pull out enchantment spells in order to attack. Sure, they have a few quick spells and potions on them but it's nothing compared to someone who can do all that and more with the flick of her wrist. They didn't stand a chance against me here and Dade knew it.

I narrow my eyes on them, slightly regretting. Maybe I should just kill them? My gut tells me that they won't just return peacefully. Dade will do something... I take a step forward, intending to follow after them and put an end to them but a large hand on my wrist pulls me to a stop.

Bolin pulls me, spinning me around until I land against his large chest. I blink before looking up at him in surprise. His flawless face looks down at me with charming eyes but there was a dangerous light in those dark endless eyes.

His deep smooth voice was unhurried as he lifts a finger, lightly tracing my cheek as he says, "Why are you chasing after another man while the one you fell in love with is standing right here?" I blink as my mind goes blank.

He smirks, leaning in closer as he softly says, "You can stare at this face all day and all night anytime you want. Shall we sleep together tonight? So you can see my face all night?" I sputter, trying to pull away but the man was freakishly strong.

My cheeks burn as I glare up at him and say, "You know why I said all that!" His smirk grows as he says, "And here I thought my charm wasn't working. Let me show you what else I can do. I promise you won't regret it." His thumb slides over my bottom lip, causing me to snap.

I send out my magic, pushing against him and breaking his hold. He chuckles, blocking my magic with ease. His dark eyes dance with amusement as I glare at him in irritation. He keeps his eyes on me, as his dark smile grows.

I watch as he slowly brings his thumb up to his lips. My eyes grow larger as he rubs it on his lower lip. His devious smile grows as his eyes remain on me. His seductive eyes shift to my lips before he lightly licks his bottom lip.

I lift my hand, pointing at him, completely lost for words. His smile grows again as he says, "It's sweet."