VIVIAN When Priestess Tanya said there was a problem, I frowned and shifted uncomfortably on the bed.There had always been a problem since Ronald divorced me and I had to hide all this away from my Mom whom I never hid anything from.My fingers gripped the edge of the blanket as I sat straighter. I didn’t like the way she said that, so slow and serious.I closed my eyes and let out a long breath, preparing myself for whatever was coming because I knew that it wasn't going to be anything good.“Okay,” I whispered, opening my eyes to meet hers. “Tell me. What the problem is gonna be?”Priestess Tanya looked down at her hands for a second, then back at me. “Vivian, the spell cast on Caroline… it’s not just a normal love charm. It’s a strong and dark spell. Evil. And if anyone tries to undo it, that person might be in danger. Real danger.”I felt hopeful knowing that Priestess Tanya didn’t say that the witch who tried to undo the spell would die for certain. She just might be in danger.
VIVIANWhen I got the vision. The room faded away into darkness. My fingers clenched the bed I was previously sitting on, but it was no longer there. I wasn’t in the room anymore.I was now in Caroline’s office when I saw an elderly woman putting on a hoodie and face cap which didn’t give me access to see her face well.Immediately the woman stepped Caroline, froze in place like a puppet. She struggled to talk but couldn’t. Her eyes were wide, confused, and afraid.Behind took out a red crystal and began chanting softly but fast while holding the red crystal which began to glow as she began chanting a spell.The magic flowed from the crystal and wrapped around Caroline like invisible threads.She tried to speak, but no words came out. Her lips trembled. She looked terrified.The woman then whispered, “Let his name fill your heart. Let your every thought be of him. Let the bond of obsession take root and make you come between Zander and Vivian and make sure they part ways.”At that mom
VIVIANI screamed at Zander with all the anger in my chest, “What the hell are you doing?!”The moment my voice rang through the hallway, Zander immediately pushed Caroline away like her touch had burned him.His eyes widened when he saw me standing there, but I didn’t give him a chance to speak.I turned around and stormed into our room, slamming the door shut behind me. My hands shook as I locked it.He came after me quickly, knocking on the door. “Vivian! Please, just listen to me. It’s not what you think—”“Go away!” I shouted, backing away from the door. “Sleep somewhere else. Or maybe in Caroline’s room! Since it looks like that’s who you really want!”“Vivian, please,” he said again, his voice desperate. “It was a mistake. Please open the door. Let me explain.”But I didn’t want to hear any more. I yelled louder to the extent I felt guilty that it might wake everyone up, “Just leave me alone, Zander!”After a few more seconds, the knocking stopped and I heard Zander’s receding
VIVIANThe minute I stepped into Alpha Magnus’s home, my stomach dropped.There, leaning casually sitting on the couch was Caroline. Her eyes glittering with something I couldn’t fathom. I stiffened.“What are you doing here?” I said sharply, voice low. “You’ve resulted into stalking my mate now?”She scoffed. “This is my father’s house, Vivian. Why shouldn’t I be here?”Her father’s house? So she was Alpha Magnus’s child? And she had Aloha blood running through her veins? I was stunned.She was right because she had every right to be in the house. But her tone stung. I hated being disrespected. I loved to call it Superiority complete.I decided to pardon her harsh words and let it fade in my mind. I reminded myself of respect.This was Magnus’s house and domain, and I needed to behave. At least if not for anything but to show the respect I have for Alpha Magnus.She continued, stepping closer. “Vivian.” She paused. “Everyone may think you aren’t a witch. But I can see through you.
ZANDERAfter dinner, Vivian’s family said their goodbyes and left. We walked them out, and I noticed how Lucas kept glancing at Wendy.There was something different in his eyes. Warmth. Interest. As they stood by the car, Wendy leaned forward and kissed him.It wasn’t long or dramatic. It was soft, shy, and sweet. It was enough to make Lucas grin like a fool.I looked over at Priestess Tanya. She had been quiet all through dinner, barely speaking unless someone asked her a question.But when Wendy kissed Lucas, her eyes softened. She gave a little smile, the first real smile I had seen from her since Selene’s death.That smile only lasted a second. After that, she went back to staring at the floor, her face blank again.Vivian’s mom, trying to lighten the mood, said, “Looks like love is in the air, huh? Now we just need Wendy to plan her wedding before Vivian pops out a baby.”We all laughed. Even Tanya gave a tiny chuckle, though it faded quickly. Once they left, we all returned to t
ZANDERI looked at Vivian. She was laughing softly as her mother fussed over her. She looked tired, but happy to be with her parents. However, that didn't hide the sadness in her eyes.Then I thought about Priestess Tanya who wasn’t with us. When we got out of our various cars, She said hi to Vivian’s parents and headed straight to the room she was staying in.“I would like to have a father-in-law and son-in-law talk with you, Son,” Vivian’s Dad said all of a sudden, his face devoid of emotion.“Just a minute Sir,” I told him.Then I leaned toward Lucas and whispered, “I know this is unfair to ask of you since your mate is here but Please can you keep Priestess Tanya company while I talk to Vivian’s dad in my study?”Lucas gave me a slight nod, and I turned back to Vivian’s father. “Shall we?” I asked, motioning toward the hallway.Vivian gave me an Are-you-sure-about-this and I nodded in assurance. Her Dad nodded silently in response to what I said, and we walked side by side toward