Even After Death

"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.

The girl gestured, 'It's possible.'

Curses weren't machines; they could be controlled. Unforeseen accidents could happen.

Ethan grew worried at that. He would never allow anything or anyone to hurt Olivia. "Fine. We'll lift the Heart Devour Curse for her first."

Olivia shot him a disapproving look for his impulsive decision.

He held her hand. "It's okay, Liv. Your life matters the most here. Any objections, Willow?"

Willow shook her head, indicating that she agreed with his idea.

"Alright, can you lift the Lifebond Curse off after we break the Heart Devour Curse?"

"It depends on their conditions. When we're trying to lift a curse off, the hosts have to stay calm and healthy."

Noticing Ethan's furrowing brows,

Alexander added, "We're on the

same page here. You don't want anything to happen to Olivia; I dont want anything to happen to Jacqueline either. I cast a curse on her to save her. This curse is like a ticking time bomb. I'm worried that she might get hurt."

Finally convinced, Ethan nodded. "Fine. We'll do as you say."

Willow approached Jacqueline, and Alexander stared at her warily. "What is she trying to do?"

"She'll break the curse on Jacqueline. Find a safe place."

"She? Is she even five? Can she do it?" Alexander couldn't believe his ears.

"You'll find out soon. Let's go."

Alexander quickly carried Jacqueline on his back, comforting her, "Hold on, Jacqueline. You'll feel better soon."Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

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clutch his clothes tightly. They went to the best hotel on the island.

On the other hand, Alan entered a room in the army base located on the island. There was another man pacing back and forth in the room.

"All done, Mr. Maxwell. Ethan has brought Ms. Fordham to the hotel," reported Alan.

"Okay. Is everything prepared?"

"Yes, but our enemy is a witch. It'll

take a single mistake to give the

game away, so our men don't dare to approach. We're waiting for

Ethan's orders."

"That idiot! Why must I listen to someone who can't even protect a woman? Once the curse is lifted, I'm gonna chop his head off."

Alan gingerly reminded, "Mr. Maxwell... they already have kids. Why not look for another woman?"

Wayne stroked his chin, thinking about his chances. "Instead of that, what are the chances of her children calling me 'Dad'?"