Assistant to the Villain, #3
Accomplice to the Villain
by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Contents
Chapter 20
Overview
Evie confesses love and kisses Trystan, triggering an overwhelming surge of his magic that floods the courtyard and collapses an archway. The disturbance agitates the manor’s creatures and exposes Trystan’s loss of control. Confronted by Blade, Trystan shuts down emotionally, assigns containment tasks, and distances himself from Evie.
Summary
After weeks of restraint, Trystan responds to Evie Sage’s unexpected kiss with fervor. Evie openly declares she loves him, insisting he need not reciprocate, but Trystan silently returns the sentiment through his intensity. Their passion defies the ominous prophecy that they will destroy each other.
Mid-kiss, a surge of Trystan’s magic bursts across the courtyard as dark mist, collapsing the rebuilt archway and unsettling the manor’s creatures. Fluffy whines, and the male guvre’s grate rattles violently as the magic spreads beyond Trystan’s immediate control.
Blade Gushiken rushes out, catching the scene of dissipating magic and the pair looking disheveled. An awkward exchange follows, which Evie cuts short to prevent Blade’s teasing. Trystan’s self-loathing resurfaces, echoing past accusations that he ruins everything, deepening his shame over the magical outburst.
Reasserting command, Trystan orders Blade to calm Fluffy while he handles the guvre. When Evie calls to him, Trystan refuses, shutting down emotionally. Though the magic retreats, the aftermath leaves him determined to keep distance from Evie despite her confession and his own feelings.
Who Appears
- TrystanThe Villain; returns Evie’s kiss, unleashes uncontrolled magic, causes an archway collapse, then distances himself and issues containment orders.
- Evie SageConfesses love to Trystan and kisses him; tries to reach him after the magical surge, but he rebuffs her.
- Blade GushikenDragon trainer who arrives amid the chaos; is told to settle Fluffy after witnessing the aftermath.
- FluffyCreature at the manor, distressed by Trystan’s magic; needs calming.
- Male guvreAiling creature whose enclosure rattles during the magical surge, requiring Trystan’s attention.