Even After Death by Lilting Champ

The memories before she lost consciousness flooded Olivia. She could only remember the sudden pain in her neck before she fell into a swoon.

When she finally regained her composure, she realized that the room seemed familiar.

"This is..."

She didn't feel well as she had just woken up, especially her head. It felt heavy, clouded by a weight of grogginess.

"We're at Alora Village. You've been cursed, so I was wondering if Madam Wendy could help us out." Ethan hugged her gently.

She nestled her head in his arms. "Is it a powerful curse, Ethan? Can she lift it?"

Near-death experiences were not new to her, hence her relatively calm voice.

"It's a troublesome one, Liv. Your life and Jacqueline's are bound together. It's either you live or die together. Madam Wendy is at her wit's end. Only the witch that cast the curse knows what can be done."

"I see. Did something happen to Jacqueline? I felt like I was suffocating."

"I think so." He then cooed, "Don't worry, Liv. Jacqueline is just trying to have room for negotiation by holding you hostage. The other party cast a curse on you for her. As long as we do as they say, you'll be fine."

to let her go?" Olivia

as it means you'll be fine, I'll do whatever they

She lifted her head in his arms. "You know that she's the cause of my misery. My family was hurt because of her too. If we let her

alive. All we wish is for her to die. But Liv, she's nothing when it comes to you. I don't want anything

Silence dawned upon Olivia.

you don't feel well, how

me for a

"Sure."

had happened. There

pointed at one of the rooms. "That

fortunate that I

Ethan would've been able to have peace of mind.

while Wendy inside. It wasn't the time for Ethos be inside, so

me if you need anything," said

Olivia entered