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Selene’s POV

“I don’t need to break the curse,” Dark’s voice was low, “And I won’t keep her around anymore.”

My breath caught in my throat.

Curse?

What curse?

I leaned closer against the door, my heart pounding.

Inside, Lady Havana’s voice came next. “This is a chance, Dark. You could finally break it. You’ve never had this kind of opportunity before. Why won’t you take it?”

A heavy silence followed.

Then Dark said something I didn’t expect.

“I thought you’d stopped hating her.”

Lady Havana stuttered. I heard it. Her mouth opened, but no words came.

“I—” she started.

Suddenly, Dark’s head snapped toward the door.

I realized...