Lucian was quiet for a long moment, considering his reply. He had lost count of how many times he had rejected joining the Mixed Team. He simply didn't trust his control over his Demon side and never wanted to risk it.

But this mission was different. Zeda would be there. He would be damned if he just sat back at the school while she put her life in danger.

His heart wouldn't be at rest, and his Demon might just burn down the Academy before they returned.

He glanced around. Everyone was ...