"Master… I…" Aris felt herself getting drawn into Lathel's eyes, her heart pounding so fast it felt like it was about to burst from her chest.
Lathel smiled, gently caressing her cheek as he said, "Aris, I have a task for you. But… it might be a bit difficult."
"Master!" Aris immediately responded, "I will do it for sure. I will not let you down."
Lathel gave a small nod. "Good. That's the attitude I want to see."
He teasingly touched her high cheekbones, then tapped the tip of her nose with his finger and continued, "Get close to him. Help him and Lucien build a powerful faction within the academy. Understood?"
"Ah! Yes, Master." Aris bit her lip, overwhelmed with happiness. She had no doubts whatsoever about Lathel's command.
Lathel leaned in, bringing his face closer to hers. Her heart pounded even louder, as if it was going to explode.
"Do exactly as I say… First, you need to…" Lathel began whispering into Aris's ear.
