Chapter 73: Between Life and Death
"I wonder where I got that from." Lucia gave a very weak smile.
Maeve's expression was softened, but there was some sadness in her gaze.
Lucia felt it. The actual weight of what was coming.
"You are here because of the curse, aren't you?" She swallowed very hard.
"Yes." Maeve nodded slowly.
"I broke it. I—I destroyed him." Lucia clenched her fists.
"You did, but the curse was never just his." Maeve agreed.
Lucia's breath hitched.
"It has always lived inside our bloodline. And now, my love, you must make the final choice." Maeve took a step closer, her voice was really calm and gentle.
"What… choice?" Lucia's chest tightened.
"Breaking the curse was only the first step. But if you wish to truly be free… you must sever your connection to our bloodline forever." Maeve let out a very deep breath.
Lucia's pulse was beating very fast.
"No. That is—there has to be another way." She looked at her mother, shaking her head.
