Erina
Magnus wasn’t there when I woke, and I sneaked out of his bedroom to go to Gisela’s quarters. I needed to see Erik, tell him about Father’s capture. I also wanted to speak to Gisela about the tea she gave me. It didn’t seem to have any effect on me, and I was worried. I felt some pain and had some discharge, but it stopped. Please God, don’t let me have Hein’s baby in me.
But on the way, I met with the four mistresses.
“Not so fast, Erina. Where are you running off to?” Elise challenged me. “Come and have breakfast with us.” The invite sounded so innocent, but I knew better than to trust them.
“You really should join us, dear,” Vasi blocked my way. “We haven’t seen you in a while. Magnus has been keeping you all to himself. Selfish Lycan.” She wore the smile of a cat.
“Kind of you, but I need to see Gisela.” I tried to sidestep them, but Brigitte caught my arm.
“You think you’re better than us now that you have Magnus’ mark, don’t you?” she growled in my ear.
“Brigitte, careful…
