"But that blood oath has already been activated, and it is bound to end whether you want it or not," Zaria said. "If you won't kill me, then the one you want to protect will die anyway. Do not think just because he is a dragon, he won't die. Blood oaths do not follow these rules."
Oriana quickly looked at Arlan, as if someone had just squeezed her heart out of her chest. She could fight and kill the entire world just to protect this one man. Only he mattered, even if it meant destroying everything else.
Arlan simply looked at her — a silent gaze exchange, and no words.
"So sad that I have to see my student widowed at such a young age," Zaria shook her head and let out a sigh. "But do not worry, you can come to me and we will rule this world together. We strong women do not need men. They are nothing but hurdles in our life. Together we will find our true worth. No witch met a good end after falling for a man. Look at Evanthe. She is a lost cause due to her blind love for a man."
