Aurelia's POV
The wizard Caesar had summoned was nothing like what I'd expected. Instead of robes and a long beard, Marcus Thorne looked like a successful businessman in an expensive suit, carrying a leather briefcase that probably cost more than my semester's tuition.
"The contract terms are quite comprehensive," he said, reviewing the document I'd drafted with meticulous attention to detail. "And rather... severe."
The blood contract I'd written was more than just protection—it was a complete reversal of power. If any of the Kane brothers broke the terms, they wouldn't just die. They would become supernaturally bound to obey my every command until their deaths.
"Is there a problem with the terms?" I asked calmly.
"Not legally," Marcus replied. "But I feel obligated to point out that
