The Devil's Move
**Chapter 8: The Devil's Move**
**The night had never felt this cold.**
Sienna's fingers trembled as she stared at the message on Killian's phone.
**"She dies tonight."**
The words sent ice through her veins.
Her breath hitched. She wanted to believe it was just another sick mind game, another intimidation tactic from the elites who ruled Blackwood.
But the **deadly silence in Killian's eyes** told her otherwise.
This wasn't just a warning.
**It was a promise.**
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**A Dangerous Proposition**
Killian's grip on his phone tightened before he shoved it into his pocket.
"Pack your things," he said darkly. "You're not staying in your dorm tonight."
Sienna's heart pounded. "What? I can't just—"
"You don't have a choice," he snapped, stepping closer. "You think this is a joke? Someone just marked you. That means, by morning, you could be found dead in a fucking closet."
She swallowed hard. "Who sent the message?"
Killian's jaw tensed. "I have a few guesses."
**Celeste.**
**Damien.**
**Someone worse.**
Sienna looked away, her mind spinning. "Where am I supposed to go?"
Killian's smirk was **sinister.** "My place."
She took a step back. "No way."
Killian let out a dark chuckle. "Trust me, princess, I'm not thrilled about it either. But unless you have a death wish, you're coming with me."
Sienna hesitated. Every instinct told her **not** to trust him.
But what choice did she have?
A chilling wind blew across the rooftop.
She exhaled sharply. "Fine."
Killian's smirk deepened. "Good girl."
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**The Fire That Won't Die**
They moved fast.
Sienna grabbed her essentials, heart hammering in her chest as she slipped out of her dorm.
Killian kept close, his presence both **a shield and a threat.**
His car was parked behind the school—a sleek black machine that suited his aura of danger.
The moment she climbed in, the tension between them thickened.
Sienna kept her arms crossed, avoiding his gaze.
"You're oddly quiet," Killian mused as he started the engine.
She glared at him. "Maybe because I just found out someone wants me dead."
Killian's lips twitched. "Welcome to Blackwood."
She exhaled sharply. "You think this is funny?"
"No," he said, eyes locked on the road. "I think it's pathetic."
Silence stretched between them.
Then—
"You kissed me," she blurted.
Killian's grip on the wheel tightened. "And?"
"And you don't just kiss someone if you don't care," she shot back.
He let out a low chuckle. "Is that what you think?"
Sienna clenched her fists. "What's your deal, Killian? One second, you're warning me. The next, you're acting like none of this matters."
He pulled up to a stoplight, turning his head slightly.
Then, with a voice so **quiet yet lethal**, he whispered—
**"You don't want to know my deal, Monroe."**
The way he said her last name sent a shiver down her spine.
Before she could respond, the light turned green, and the car **sped into the darkness.**
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**Celeste's Web of Lies**
Celeste stood in front of the mirror, applying a final coat of **blood-red lipstick.**
Tonight had gone perfectly.
Sienna Monroe was **falling into the trap.**
She turned to Vanessa, who sat on the velvet couch, scrolling through her phone.
"You sent the text?" Celeste asked.
Vanessa smirked. "Of course. I even made it look like it came from an unknown burner."
Celeste's eyes gleamed. "Perfect."
Vanessa tilted her head. "Are you sure Killian won't figure out it was us?"
Celeste let out a **cold laugh.**
"Oh, he will."
She walked toward the window, peering down at the school.
"That's what makes it fun."
Vanessa frowned. "You want him to know?"
Celeste smirked. "I want him to **burn.**"
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*The Voss Estate**
Killian's house was nothing short of a **fortress.**
Sienna swallowed as she stepped into the sleek, modern mansion.
"This is where you live?" she asked, eyes scanning the dimly lit hallway.
Killian shrugged. "You sound surprised."
She followed him inside, nerves tingling.
Everything about this place screamed **power.**
Yet, at the same time, it felt…empty.
Like **no one truly lived here.**
Killian gestured toward the stairs. "There's a guest room on the second floor. You can sleep there."
Sienna hesitated. "You're sure it's safe?"
His smirk returned. "Safer than your dorm."
She sighed. "Okay."
As she walked past him, she felt his gaze burn into her back.
Something about this moment felt **too still.**
Too…intense.
She turned back. "Why are you helping me?"
For the first time, Killian's smirk faltered.
His voice was **low. Raw.**
"Because I know what it's like to have a target on your back."
Sienna's breath caught.
But before she could respond, he turned and disappeared down the hall.
And for the first time since coming to Blackwood—
She realized Killian Voss might just be **the most dangerous thing of all.**
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*Professor Hayes's Forbidden Obsession**
Callum Hayes leaned back in his chair, his fingers curling into a fist.
He had seen the way Killian pulled Sienna away tonight.
Had seen the way she **looked at him.**
It made something inside him **twist.**
This was wrong.
But that didn't stop him from wanting her.
The moment she walked into his classroom, he knew she was different.
And now, she was slipping further into **danger.**
He should stay away.
He had to stay away.
But when his phone buzzed with a message, his resolve **shattered.**
**Unknown Number:** *"If you want her to live, stay close. Or she won't last the week."*
Callum's blood ran cold.
Who the hell was playing this game?
More importantly—
How the hell could he stop it before it was too late?
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*A Shadow in the Dark**
Sienna lay awake in the massive bed, staring at the ceiling.
Something felt **off.**
A prickle ran down her spine.
Like she was being watched.
She sat up slowly.
The room was dim, moonlight streaming through the glass doors that led to the balcony.
Her heart pounded.
And then—**she saw it.**
A **figure standing outside.**
Tall. Motionless. Watching her.
Sienna's breath caught.
The figure didn't move.
Didn't blink.
Then—**a slow, deliberate tap against the glass.**
Once.
Twice.
Three times.
Sienna's blood ran cold.
And in that moment, she knew—
She wasn't safe here, either.
**Nowhere was safe.**
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*End of Chapter 8**