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.

could this be unique? She was clearly putting their lives in

You. you're such a fool!" Miles fumed as he smacked his

have risked his life like this? Now, he had to deal with the consequences

pursed her lips. She admitted her mistake and chose to remain

than just binding your lives," she explained. "You'll gain telepathic skills to improve

your abilities will grow faster when training together, achieving double progress in half the time. With perseverance and time, your

couldn't change the fact that their lives were

they're over there. I could

burly men dressed in black stormed into the venue with an intimidating air. Their intimidating

the leader

sensed trouble and said, "Hey, aren't those guys from Frostzard Manor? Looks like they're heading our

they strong?"

he said, scratching his chin. "But there are

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

Miles spoke, the Frostzard

face here! With plenty of other options, you chose to walk right into the lion's

looking at him like he was crazy. "Who are you?

replied, "I'm Luke Harding

circumstances. And it's supposedly because of your Mystic Arts Order! You'll pay for it since you're

does your father's death have to do

"Hmph! Enough with your excuses! All those Mystic Arts Order disciples are wicked, horrible

you've crossed paths with me, and I'll ensure

How noble." Abigail scoffed. "These supposed righteous groups, how