The Archer and Her Prince

So We're Blackmailing Now?

Edores' Pov

I fumble with my sweatpants string looking anywhere but him.

"Are you going to tell me what that was all about?" Edwin finally asks breaking the tense silence after Lia's hurried departure.

I muster a smirk. "What are you talking about?"

He looks back at the direction Talia ran. "Cut the bullshit what's going on?" He says in serious tone.

"Why would I tell you?" 

"Because I thought we decided on being friends."

"Acquaintances." I correct.

"Same thing." He adds.

"Not the same." I mimick him.

Edwin frowns, "Stop changing the subject. Talia isn't a Nature Witch, Elemental Wizard, or Dark Wizard. So what is she?"

"Why do you care so much?" I frown back.

"I don't."

"Then fuck off." I sneer.

"Seriously? I thought we were getting along." He rolls his eyes.

"We were, before you decided to become Mr. Interrogator and scare off my best friend."

"I just wanted to know why you two were acting so suspicious. Something's off and I just think you should know how obvious it is that something's up."

"You observe everything...so I think we're fine to interact with normal people." I roll my eyes this time.

Edwin rubs the bridge of his nose in annoyance. "You know what fine. I'm just warning you that she doesn't seem like a normal magic being. And based on what just happened, you know that very well. Others won't react so kindly like I am. I'm willing to let it go, but if you get caught and if I get interrogated by this, I will fully throw both of you under the bus."

"Wow."

"I get you don't trust me but god are you going to regret not telling me sooner. I have power in this world. I choose what happens with certain laws. I won't be able to help you if you get caught and that's that."

"Fuck you." I scowl.

He just smirks, "You are fucked. Look, I'll give you a piece of advice then let this go. You should get Talia out of here. This country isn't safe for someone like her. Filthy humans don't escape here without a death sentence. You should be happy I'm not turning her in to law enforcement. But if she's here by the end of this month I won't hesitate to."

I glare at him harder, "Filthy humans? You know she's a living being like us right? She's not an object. What the fuck is wrong with you? And why the hell are you assuming she's a human?"

"Because it's quite obvious. Like I said. Look if I can tell, then eventually others will be able to tell and both of you will be in danger. You more than her since you exposed magic to a human."

"You don't think I'm aware of that?" I physically feel fire on my face.

"Oh I'm sure you are. And since we're 'acquaintances' I won't turn you in right now and won't endanger your best friend. And if you want to keep it that way I suggest you be polite and kind to me. I have quite the temper and am not afraid to use it if you step out of line."

"Who the hell do you think you are?"

"I'm the crown prince of the one and only kingdom of the Dark Wizards. Like I said, I have power in this world and am not afraid to use it."