Chapter 45

TW: Depictions of vio*lence, d*rugs, and s*exual a*ssault

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“Have you tried a love potion yet?” Shania asked, like it was the most natural thing in the world. Like she’s just asking about the weather.

“What?” I found it funny that she would entertain an idea like that. “Are you serious?”

“Yeah! Desperate times call for desperate measures.”

“You know that’s highly illegal, right?” Grace said, bothered and shocked. “Not to mention immoral and unethical.”

Speaking of bothered, I was sweating like I was having hot flashes. I felt so uncomfortable. I took off Jasper’s jacket and drank some more of the cold beer they offered.

“So is having a side piece? What’s your point?” Shania scoffed.

“Where would you even get a love potion these days?” Helen interjected thoughtfully. “All the witches are in Melcoria. The rest are just a bunch of l*wlifes looking for an easy buck.”

“There’s one right here in Aldervolf!”

“What? You?”

“No, silly.” Shania took her phone and showed us a picture of an