An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"What?" Miles was shocked. He jumped from his seat, thinking he must have misheard.

He could not believe he was sharing a life with Ruby because of a pill. How ridiculous. Who would ever believe this?

The others looked bewildered after hearing Abigail's unexpected revelation.

The Echoed Curse was a powerful and rarely seen spell. It could change destinies and even save lives.

But Abigail had turned it into a joke and bound Miles and Ruby's lives together. This prank had gone too far.

"Ms. Abigail, can we undo this Echoed Curse?" Ruby's voice quivered.

Her initial curiosity now filled her with dread and uncertainty. She disliked the idea of sharing her fate, especially with Miles.

As she pondered, a troubling realization struck her. What if he got into trouble one day? Would she be pulled down with him?

"No, the Echoed Curses are for one-time use only. Once taken, their effects can't be undone," Abigail explained.

She smiled faintly and added, "From now on, your destinies are linked, so take care of each other."

"What?" Ruby's face tightened, and tears welled up in her eyes. "This... is too sudden, doesn't it?"

"What's wrong? Didn't you want something unique?" Abigail asked innocently.

"Unique?" Ruby's eyes narrowed, showing her bitterness.

was clearly putting their lives

Miles fumed as he smacked his thigh

like this? Now, he had to deal with the consequences and couldn't

her lips. She admitted her mistake

than just binding your lives," she explained. "You'll

training together, achieving double progress in half the time. With perseverance and time, your hard work will lead

this. They knew they couldn't change the fact that their lives were

Harding, they're over there. I could see them, no

venue with an intimidating air. Their intimidating appearance and long swords hinted at

the leader looked rough and menacing, like

sensed trouble and said, "Hey, aren't those guys from

Are they strong?" Ruby asked, looking

said, scratching his chin. "But there are rumors

"It's surprising to see them here after their mourning period

spoke, the Frostzard Manor

With plenty of other options, you chose to

raised an eyebrow, looking at him like he was

replied, "I'm Luke

angrily, "Recently, my father, Maurice Harding, died under mysterious circumstances. And it's supposedly because of

father's death have to do

those

"Today, you've crossed paths with me, and I'll ensure to avenge

noble." Abigail scoffed. "These supposed righteous groups, how many of them really care