••• Charlotte’s POV •••

I could… break the curse?

I still didn't know what she meant by taking the matebond back, but all I could think about was that I was the only one who could break the curse.

Standing up and letting go of Hayden’s hand, I moved toward the old lady, knelt before her, and grasped her hands as if they were my lifeline.

“Tell me…” I said with a trembling voice.

“Please tell me how to do it…” I continued gripping her hands right. “I’ll do my best to break the curse. I want to be happy with my mate. Please…”

The old lady chuckled and withdrew...