“So, let’s discuss how we’re going to work together to fix this mess,” she said. Her gait was slow and steady, making it easy for me to take in my surroundings. “That is, if you still want to work together.”
Do I really have a choice?
“We can, but not at the expense of what I want.” I tucked my hands into my pockets and strolled beside her.
Under any other circumstances, this would have been a pleasant walk with a friend. But this was far from that—this was a negotiation for my life.
“But the things you want are impossible. You know that,” Ivy said, bewildered.
“Let’s say I did agree to join your coven and let you train me, what would that mean for my relationship with Trent? Is a witch allowed to love a vampire?” I asked.
“No.”
“I’m not willing to give him up,” I said with a defiant head shake.
“Yet, you’re not willing to change for him, either.”
I stopped in my tracks.
Ivy continued as if nothing was wrong. “Don’t you think that’s strange? You love him enough to refuse a life of power and sisterhood, but you don’t love him enough to devote yourself to him for an eternity.” She stopped and turned back to look at me. “Why is that?”
I swallowed the lump in my throat, remembering having this same conversation with Trent. He’d been so heartbroken when he’d asked me that question. I hadn’t been able to give him an answer then, and I couldn’t give her one now, either.
“No one grows up wanting to become a vampire,” I said, my voice hoarse.
“No, I suppose not.” She sighed. “But isn’t the promise of an eternity with the man you so desperately love worth that kind of sacrifice?”
She headed back toward the house, and I jogged to catch up with her. Not that I wanted to go back to that room, but I highly doubted she’d leave me outside alone.
“Why do you care?” Then it him me. “Oh, I get it. I won’t join your coven and help you regain the power you’ve lost, so now you’re trying to convince me to change. If I break the curse, the balance is restored, and your coven gets its power back.”
“You’re a smart girl, Chloe.” She stopped at the back door and opened it, waiting for me to step over the threshold.
I took a moment to look back at the lush greenery, to let the sun hit my face one more time. Who knew when I’d get another chance to be outside? Then, with a reluctant sigh, I entered the house.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
KARA LEIGH MILLER is a full-time wife; stay-at-home mom to 4 kids, 3 pit bulls, and 6 cats; writer, and the Editorial Director at Anaiah Press. When she’s not herding her family, she’s working out, reading, or binge watching Netflix. Sometimes, she’ll even play golf with her husband, even though she sucks at it. You can find Kara anytime on her website, but to get the most up-to-date information about upcoming books, sneak peeks, and exclusive giveaways, be sure to sign up for her newsletter.
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