Even After Death by Lilting Champ

"Impossible!" Alexander seemed like a different person.

The gentle side of him had given way to a murderous temperament.

Olivia noticed vague black smoke smoldering between his brows.

She thought she was seeing things, but now, the fact that he was a witch finally registered in her.

"If you don't agree to lift the Lifebond Curse first, I have the rest of my life to play with your games.

But do keep in mind that Jacqueline will suffer from the Heart Devour Curse on every full moon.

Her body won't be able to take it one day.

Are you sure she can put up with it?" Olivia reminded him.

Convulsing in the throes of pain, Jacqueline grabbed his arm.

"It hurts! I can't hold on any longer!" Alexander hugged her.

"It's not that I don't want to, but we need a quiet place to lift the Lifebond Curse.

The hosts also have to be free from pain or injury to make it work.

Now that Jacqueline is in pain, I can't do anything about it.

If her life is in danger, the curse might kill her right away too." Frowning, Olivia looked at Willow to seek confirmation.

Curses weren't machines; they

Unforeseen accidents could happen.

grew worried at

would never allow anything or anyone to

"Fine.

her first." Olivia shot him a disapproving

He held her hand.

"It's okay, Liv.

life matters the most

objections, Willow?" Willow shook her head, indicating that she

after we break the Heart Devour

have to stay calm and

Olivia; I don't want

curse on her

is like a ticking time

worried that she might get hurt." Finally convinced, Ethan

"Fine.

say." Willow approached Jacqueline,

is she trying to do?"

place." "She? Is she even five?

"You'll find out soon.

Jacqueline on his back, comforting her, "

feel better soon." The pain was too much for

could do was clutch his