Chapter 48
Mira’s POV
The door opened again and Aaron walked in. He carried another tray of food. The scent of roasted meat and warm bread made my stomach twist in hunger. I hadn’t eaten in what felt like days, and the ache in my belly was unbearable.
Aaron placed the tray on the same rickety table as before. “Changed your mind about eating?” he asked, smirking. His voice was mocking, but I was too tired to argue.
I stared at the food. My hands trembled as I reached for the plate. I hated myself for giving in, but I needed strength. If I wanted any chance to escape, I couldn’t afford to be weak.
Aaron watched me with a smug expression as I took a bite. The food was warm and filling, but it felt like ash in my mouth. Still, I forced myself to eat, swallowing each bite with difficulty.
“You’re learning,” Aaron said, leaning against the wall. “Good.”
I glared at him, wiping my mouth with the back of my hand. “Why did you say my mother’s sacrifice was in vain?”
Aaron’s smirk faded. He walked over and pulled up a chair, sitting across from me. His eyes gleamed with a mix of anger and something darker. “The witch forgot one important detail,” he said, his voice cold. “The
person I sacrifice has to be a virgin. The curse was because of… a rape. The only way to break it is with a pure sacrifice.”
I felt a chill run down my spine. “What does that have to do with me?”
Aaron leaned in closer, his face inches from mine. “You,” he whispered. “You’re perfect. You have Alpha blood. And you’re a virgin.”
My heart pounded in my chest. I wanted to scream, but no sound came out. The ropes around my wrists felt tighter, cutting into my skin. “You’re insane,” I whispered. “You’ll never get away with this.”
Aaron chuckled, leaning back in his chair. “Oh, Mira. You sound just like your mother. She thought the Moon
Goddess would save her too.”
“She will,” I said firmly, even though fear clawed at my insides. “The Moon Goddess won’t let you win. I believe
in her.”
Aaron’s smile faded. His eyes darkened, and his voice turned cold. “The Moon Goddess doesn’t care about
you. She didn’t save Adaline, and she won’t save you.”
“She does care,” I insisted. “She’ll protect me. You’ll see.”
He shook his head, laughing softly. “You’re so naive. Prepare yourself to die, Mira. You’ll be dying for a good
cause. Maybe you’ll even go to heaven.” His voice dripped with sarcasm.
I clenched my jaw, refusing to let him see my fear. “You’re wrong. Your plan won’t work.”
Aaron stood up, towering over me. “We’ll see about that,” he said. “But for now, rest. You’ll need your strength for the full moon.”
I glared at him as he walked to the door. He paused, looking over his shoulder. “Your mother was weak.
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Powerless. Just like you.”
His words cut deep, but I refused to let him Break me “She was wear get the w
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I slumped in the chair, my mind racing Fear and anger warred within me a who we confident that his twisted plan would work. But I couldn’t fat king win hard to find a way of off the hoo
survive
Tears stung my eyes as I thought about my mother. Adaline. She had sacficed anything to protect me
couldn’t let her down. I had to be strong, for her and for mysel
The room was silent, except for the sound of my own breathing / dosed my eyes, working day notes strength. Moon Goddess, please help me. Give me the strengm to fight
A sense of calm washed over me, and for a moment, I felt a warmth in my chey, it was fant, but gave me hope. I wasn’t alone. The Moon Goddess was with me. She had to be
I would fight. I would survive. And I would make Aaron pay for everything he had done
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