~ Freya ~ It was night already, but Helena hadn’t arrived home yet. Immediately I called her. She didn’t pick up her phone. So, I texted her. ‘Sweetheart, where are you?’ Five minutes later, my phone rang—Helena. “Helena?” “Mom, sorry I forgot to call you.” “It’s okay, sweetie. Where are you?” “I’m with Ethan.” I frowned. “Didn’t you go with Constantine?” “It’s a long story, Mom. But I promise I’ll tell you tomorrow.” I took a deep breath. “Okay. Take care.” “Mom? I’m okay. Don’t worry.” “I’m glad you are okay, sweetheart, but a mother tends to be worried of her daughter.” “Oh, Mom ….” Then there was the sound of water. “Sorry, Mom, I’ll go to the bathroom first.” Then she said, “If I get married to Ethan, will it help you more so you won’t be worried about me?” “I think so. Why?” “Mom, we have been through a big thing today, and I realize I don’t want to live without him.” It was a scary moment in my life. I was happy for my daughter but also sad at the same time since I

~ Victoria ~ Constantine said to me before after our lovemaking, “Victoria, I need you to finish the human who will enter your room in a few minutes from now.” I asked him, “Why?” “He was Helena’s ex, and he could be a threat to us in the future since he knew too much. In fact, he’s eavesdropping on our door right now.” Because of the pleasure of our lovemaking, my senses were numb. I didn’t even realize someone was eavesdropping on us. That fool deserved to die, indeed. “No problem. It is easy.” “But seduce him first. I am sure he will fall like fruit from the tree into your loving arms. Then you can finish him.” “Should I have sex with him too?” Constantine shrugged. “If it is needed. But if you only seduce him, it will be better. Yet I won’t be mad if you have sex with him.” “Won’t you be jealous?” I touched his cheek. He smiled. “I may want to wash your body from head to toe afterward. But since you have been generous, I won’t be jealous. He is nothing for you.” “Indeed,

I stayed at home for the rest of the day. I cleaned the house and then cooked for lunch. Ethan helped me too, and we ate together afterward. When he should be back to his pack, I felt it hard to separate from him, but I knew we would meet again tomorrow. I walked with him to his car and hugged him. “I have missed you.” “I’m still here.” I giggled. “You must think how silly your mate is.” Ethan pinched my nose. “Not at all.” “Oh?” “Because I feel the same.” I hugged his waist and leaned my head on his chest. “I wish you didn’t have to go.” “Why don’t you come with me?” I shook my head. “Not now. You know why.” “I mean not to my pack. But you can stay in my villa. We can be together until Freya returns home. What do you think?” It was tempting indeed. Imagine I didn’t need to sleep alone and could see Ethan by my side. But then I shook my head. “Three months are not long. Let’s wait until after our marriage.” Ethan sighed. “Okay. Though I expected you would say yes.” I touch

~ Constantine ~ Victoria was amazing! She could think of a neat plan and execute it well. Now, I had my women under my roof. I grinned as it was exciting to bed Helena soon. She might be a virgin unless Kenneth had already touched her. I sighed. He was dead already. So I wouldn’t think much of whatever had happened between them. It was exciting to have Victoria for a night and Helena for another night. What if both of them were pregnant at the same time? I grinned. Helena’s child will be my heir. No matter what, her reputation is better than Victoria’s. But then, Victoria’s confession of her past life filled my mind suddenly, also her love for me. No! I wouldn’t be weak because of the feelings. I would continue with my original plan: having Helena as my first wife and Victoria as my second wife. Later, I remembered Ethan. My half-brother wouldn’t let me do that. So I might let Freya be a messenger to lure him to come here. Then I smiled as I thought of something. A knock on my do

I sat on the floor with so much grief filled my heart. My parents died to protect me since they loved me. I wasn’t an unwanted child. Mom Freya told me my parents had passed away before. But I couldn’t shake away the feeling she might say anything to protect me from the harsh truth. But then, something bothered me. “Mom?” “Yes, sweetie?” “You said you didn’t know my mother’s identity as a witch. You knew it from the chasers’ conversation with each other.” Freya nodded. “It’s true.” “But then, how could they know her identity?” “I have never thought about it until now. So I can’t answer your question, sweetie.” Then the heavy door opened. Constantine walked into the dungeon. He went directly to my cell. “My darling, Mrs. Ross, what a lovely family reunion, isn’t it?” “Let us go! You are a criminal!” I shouted. “Tsk, tsk, tsk. Can you prove it? No one saw me take you and your mother here. So, you can’t prove I am a criminal.” “You manipulated Victoria to trick me!” Constanti