Dark Souls Academy: The Sacrifice (Hell Dimension #4)

Chapter 25

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

I lifted my chin and let my magic crackle along my body. My hair floated off my shoulders in response. Staring down the man that stole my family from me, hunted my kind, wanted to imprison me, and who hurt my mates all their lives was easier than I thought. Don’t get me wrong, it was still terrifying, but my new bonds and found magic made the situation less intense. The smug bastard could see that, and I took joy in watching the smugness turn to anger.

The room was eerily quiet as everyone waited to see what would happen. If I challenged him, either with my words or magic, a war would start right here. Faction against faction and mine was lacking in the numbers. I needed to play dirty, launch a surprise attack. It was the only way. He wasn’t the ruler of Hell for no reason. He had the power and the followers to keep his title.

“While the acting Queen and number one in the school it’s my duty to tell you that we no longer use slaves. It’s rather pathetic to attack the weak, don’t you think? Power should want to challenge power, right? These…” My hand moves to show some sass. The key to standing up to the biggest bad in the room was to fake nonchalance. He didn’t need to know that I might shit my pants with my anxiety, right now. “…are meant to serve us our food and clean.”

Don’t listen to anything I tell them Dex, you’re just the target that will make them happy, I whispered to Dex even though it was through the bond. Are you still open to sex in public?

For you, anything, Dex said but he sounded worried.

Will this be forcing you or hurting you? My words are already going to suck. I wouldn’t do this to the brothers because it was one of their tortures growing up.

Trigger hummed in approval. I’ll do it for you, Dreamgirl. Lucifer may not be happy with only one guy, especially an Incubus.

Kain’s shadows cloaked him like a cape. I don’t like that they are going to fucking look at what’s mine! He can’t have you, he growled out. I held his hand and squeezed to give him some comfort as I sent waves of love through the bond. I wouldn’t come out of this unscathed, but they would. I just hoped my Sex Demon would forgive me for the role I’d have to play. Demons were meant to be cruel and evil. I had to give them something.

I took another step toward the stage, but Kain didn’t move, so I had to stop without it looking like Kain was holding me back.

I can’t, Ivy. I’ll fucking kill them for looking at you. The turmoil rolling inside of him made my anxiety rise. I didn’t want that either, but it was better me than him.

Then help with your shadows, I said, hoping it’d be enough. Even though I had successfully blocked out the council’s yelling, I watched them like a hawk. They reminded me of spoiled children, deadly ones, but petulant adolescents all the same. My power level was close to theirs, so they couldn’t attack me without real cause.

Dex are you sure you can handle a public shaming? I’m going to force you to eat me out.

He chuckled. This wouldn’t be my first time, Succy. It also won’t be forced. I’d gladly eat your sweet pussy any time and any place. I love an audience.

It was the first part that had me shaking my head. No. I couldn’t do it. Dex deserved better.

Lucifer opened his mouth to say something, but I used the trump card that I had. One that he desperately wanted. I let my Succubus magic lift into the air. I’ve learned that there were different types of lust magic. Through my energy, I could control, entice, and devour the person they once were. That last one was an accident during a hunt. Their skin turned grey, and they shriveled.

But the one I sent out for the council was a party trick. It dropped everyone’s inhibitions and made them act on their desires. It wasn’t always lust either. Learned that the hard way too. That troll had destroyed several classrooms before he was stopped. He acted as a good distraction though. Just like everyone would do for me now.

The energy was mixed with lust to hopefully not incite a riot. An orgy would be bad enough. I didn’t spare the audience a glance as the weaker demons succumbed first. My eyes stayed on the threat. The moaning and ripping of clothes were enough to know what was happening.

The smile on Lucifer’s face was hungry. Not from my magic, but from greed. His prize was being shoved in his face.

The other members of the council didn’t have an amulet protecting them from my demon.

Interesting.

They attacked each other as soon as the magic hit them. They fought for dominance to see who would be top or bottom. The Hellhound didn’t claim his prize when he beat the vampire. He shoved him away, so he could fight the troll. Seeing the troll become the bottom in their fight was oddly funny. He always raped the slave’s back side. I got a sick satisfaction seeing it happen to him.

When the yellow demon with an upside-down face attacked Lucifer, I could breathe again. The Hellhound took the opportunity to make his way to me. Kain’s shadows had spanned out keeping people away from us, so they hid him.

“Ivy, we don’t have much time. Call for your uniform. I’ll send a message with it. My Pixie friend will come for your answer. I know you’re planning something. I want in.” Before I could reply, he ran back toward the stage. Everyone still fought or fucked, so he went unnoticed.

You fucking did it! Lucifer is participating, so he can’t punish you for using magic on them. His amulet is well known.

Bones was right. Lucifer had just topped the yellow demon, so he lost his chance. I took a large gulp of musty, sex-filled air. It smelled like freedom to me.

But the real question was, could I leave? Because watching everyone fuck wasn’t my idea of a good time. Some Sex Demon I was.

It didn’t take me long to get my answer. The doors were locked. My power had pulled back from the slaves that Ark escorted to the Haven. At least they would be safe now. With a sigh, I went back to my spot. My mates were on me like a feather landing on a pile of honey. Their closeness soothed me.

The entrance was in the middle of the stage and audience, so I had a good view. No one was being forced on the student side, I had sent my magic out from the get-go to keep an eye out. The Masters were targeting each other, as it should be.

This is a fucked-up show. How long do you think it’ll last? Trigger asked.

Not sure, I responded. This was the first time I had done this to a whole auditorium for the people.

Why aren’t we affected? Alaric asked. He watched several shifters fucking in their animal form. One even fucking a non-shifter all furry. I scrunched my face. I did not need to see that.

You’re my mates, was all I said.

Another question, Poison. Are you feeding off these demons? Kain’s growly voice made me shiver. The others noticed how my energy level rose and growled as well.

I gulped as their demonic eyes glared at me. I’m not feeding like a Succubus. The energy is natural for me just like air is, but I might have pulled on a few people’s emotions to strengthen myself. I just had to use a lot of magic, and if Lucifer tries something else, I need the boost.

Kain’s shadows wrapped around my neck like a rope. It closed off my air way and dragged me to him. My toes slid against the floor. There was no fear inside of me, though. Pure arousal drenched my panties. It got worse when their bodies pressed in on me, surrounding me.

Who? Kain’s mouth didn’t move, but the darkening of his features thrilled me.

I sent him the image of the few people I took greed from closest to us in the bleachers. They weren’t among the good ones that I’d seen around. They liked to viciously toy with the slaves, which was why they didn’t have one anymore.

I gasped at the sound of pained screams coming from that direction. The shadow holding me let me move my head to watch the carnage of Kain’s large shadow beasts attacking the people I’d showed him. The jealous fucker killed them. The giggle that escaped me surprised even me, but I kind of loved Kain more now.

“I told you, if you fed off of anyone, I’d kill them,” Kain whispered in my ear.

The heat of his body pressed up against mine made me bite my lip.

The sound of several people coming ruined the fucking moment. As my lip curled, the shadow disappeared from my neck. The bile that rose in the back of my throat was forcefully pushed down. Could he kill them too?

We’re not done with this conversation. but, as our leader, I relinquish control once more.

Was I drooling? Because I wouldn’t be surprised. He had come so far in the short amount of time, and it was sexy as heck.

“Whoa! That’s what I like to call a party. Give the Queen a round of applause,” Lucifer said as he pushed the yellow demon away. He wiped his brow with a smile.

All my men growled at the way Lucifer worded his sentence. He was implying that I was the Queen of Hell, his Queen, not the one assigned to the school. Fucker just got more excited at my men’s reactions.

“Lucifer, let’s end this.” The Hellhound came to my defense again, even if it just sounded like he was being selfish about it.

“I know, deadlines and shit. You truly are no fun anymore. I can’t wait for you to fail, and I can get your mate. It’ll serve you right for being a pain in my ass for years now.”

My eyes widened at what he just said. Piper. Lucifer was going for Piper, but the law said he couldn’t take her without cause. Damn it. If I could help, I would.

“Very well, since we are all satisfied from the sex and violence gifted to us, I’ll make this short. The yearly sacrifice will be a group effort this year.” The councils didn’t even know his plan if their eagerness was anything to go by. They watched Lucifer like a hawk.

“The names will be sent to you within a day or two. Then, the ceremony to celebrate your surviving another year will commence. Attendance is mandatory.” His tone was a mixture of annoyance and smug satisfaction of making everyone worry. The crowd whispered almost as one. He changed almost everything about the Sacrifice this year, and the students were worried.

He had the authority to do almost anything he wanted, and the asshole loved it. I could sense him feeding off the pride he had in having that much control. I made a promise to myself that I’d rip that power away from him.

With that, he disappeared. The other council members followed immediately after. A few gave me a nod as they did, recognizing my status was close to theirs.

I wasn’t really worried. No one I truly cared for could be chosen. I would take back Lilah as my slave, so her name couldn’t be drawn either. By being one of the winners of the Bloodbath, me and my slaves could not be chosen again. All my mates had won as well, so it wasn’t a big deal.

However, I knew an opportunity when I saw one. Lucifer was planning something, but I was going to plan as well. This ceremony was our opportunity to strike. The Devil was going down, and I’d be the one to kill the bastard.