ACE'S POVThe air was thick with tension as I approached the witch. Marian lurked in the shadows behind me. I wanted to try to start a conversation with her."Hi" I said to the lady. Luckily, her daughter was at a nearby shop buying biscuits. It was the perfect opportunity. The woman eyed me up an
ACE'S POVThis whole scenario felt wrong. I never imagined myself in this kind of situation. I was marking another woman when I had a mate. Not only was I betraying my mate but I was also marking Eve without her fully consenting to it. I started to feel bad but I had to remind myself that all witch
Adrenaline coursed through my veins as Marian and I dashed out of the room. I placed the bottle with Eve's blood safely in my bag. I turned back, half expecting to find Eve behind us. I wouldn't be surprised. Hanson warned me about how powerful her species were. We left the hotel and walked farther
ACE'S POV The forest raced by in a blur of coloirs as I ran as fast as I could. The sound of my pounding footsteps echoed through the trees. Marian clung to my back. Her arms were wrapped tightly around my neck. Her breath was warm against my skin. I could hear her ragged breaths get slower and mo
ACE'S POVThe deafening roar of the explosion echoed in my ears. I looked at the scene before me in shock. I couldn't believe what just happened. For a moment, I wished I was dreaming. I gripped the bottle tighter in my hands. It was a cruel reminder of the tragedy and sacrifice that just occurred.
ACE'S POV. I felt more aggravated by the second as I stared at Mia. I reached out for the lock on the cell but to my surprise, there wasn't one. The cell was unlocked. I quickly opened the cell and rushed towards Mia. Just as I was about to reach out to touch her, something like an invisible barri
ACE'S POV I tried shaking Mia gently but it was no use. She was unresponsive. I touched her hands, trying to feel a pulse but it was so faint. I could barely feel anything. Fear crept into my heart. I hoped she was okay. I worried about her and the child in her stomach. Beside me, Kylie looked at
ACE'S POVThe feeling of dread filled me at her words. I could see the malice in her eyes and in the tone of her voice. She didn't seem like she was bluffing. No matter what it took, I had to get Mia out of here. The crackling energy of Kylie's magic surged towards me once more in a torrent of pow