"Wow! I cannot believe Father being punishing you like that," Severin said sardonically as soon as he came into our chamber and saw that I had just gotten finished writing an essay and was about to leave. "Shut up." I glared at him. "You have been slacking off from your training. That is why Thaddeus was paying his attention to me." I had to scoff to express how annoyed I was. That was only an excuse since I knew now that Thaddeus' intention was he wanted to be with me. Alone. A smug grin formed on his lips. "I've dedicated my entire life to training while you, a mere newcomer, are nothing but worthless," he taunted. He nonchalantly brushed past me, casually removing his garments right in front of my eyes. "Rest assured, once you submit that report, Father will undoubtedly subject you to