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

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 go, we might

is for her to die. But Liv, she's nothing when

Silence dawned upon Olivia.

more overthinking. If you don't feel well, how

Take me for

"Sure."

There wasn't a moment when he

one of the

were his happiest moments. "It's fortunate that I had you. In all these years, those

curse, Ethan would've been able

guarding outside the room while Wendy inside. It wasn't the time for

you need anything,"

Olivia entered