My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calcraft)

Chapter 2013

"Yes, truly. But I can only keep his body and soul from disappearing. After that, his fate is left to chance."

"T-That works. That's enough!" Shane said anxiously.

"Wait, what are you going to do?" Simon asked, his breath heavy.

"Possession."

Both brothers were frozen upon hearing this.

"Don't think of it as cruel. It's not a simple possession," Ruin explained. "While his body is preserved, I can attempt to awaken his soul using my powers. There's a chance he might come back to life. This is the solution I'm offering, the only one I can think of. "Our trade will continue, and I will grant you the power you desire in exchange for your souls. You can keep asking for power from me while the trade is in effect, but in return, you must comply with any demands I make.

"Your emotions will influence the extent of power you receive and the price you pay. If you agree..." Ruin conjured a parchment-like object with dark energy. "...place your handprints here."

The Woodrow brothers pressed their hands onto the parchment.

old man, and Salem became the present-day Zaafea. Determined

...

you understand now?" Zaafea said to Clint beside him. "The reason I can even exist here is entirely

I might not be able to

get it, but did you really have to just stand

the others were still buying time for Battlestar, who was drawing a seal on the ground

dispelled Blade Demon Tulio and was exhausted.

takes as long as it takes to

He then closed his eyes and clenched his teeth He seemed to be

no one could bring themselves to

Lana pointed forward. "That big

his hands. Ignoring the cramps in his limbs from overexertion, he sprinted forward and roared, "We're going all out! Everyone,

yelled as

"Don't rush! I'll help you. Adjust yourself on my back, and when you're ready, let me

and conjured three invisible wind blades, shooting them toward