After shutting Astrid's mouth with just his gaze, Jax turned to Seris and thought for several seconds. The silence stretched uncomfortably as everyone waited for his verdict.
"Fine," Jax said finally.
Seris blinked. "What?"
"I said fine. You can join."
Jax waved his hand dismissively. "But let me make one thing absolutely clear. If you're a spy or a traitor, I'll make sure your life becomes a living hell. And trust me, I have very creative methods that would make even demons weep."
Seris nodded quickly. "I understand, Professor."
"Good."
Astrid's jaw dropped to the ground. She grabbed Seris's arm desperately, her eyes wide with disbelief.
"Are you insane?! You're actually joining this... this..."
She glanced at Jax's cold eyes and swallowed the word she was about to use. Her survival instincts kicked in just in time.
"This... Professor?"
Jax smirked. "Good save. You're learning."
Astrid gulped but before she could respond, Seraphina stepped forward with a warm smile.
