Chapter 70

Cora POV

He lowered his eyes to the mattress, trying to avoid my gaze. He did that anytime he wasn’t comfortable with something. “I’m cursed,” he said slowly, sadness evident in his tone.

“Huh?” I had to confirm. I repeated it again, stammering like I’d just heard something out of this world. “You’re what?! Cursed…?”

He nodded in response, slowly lifting his eyes to meet mine. “Yes, I am,” he replied in a low tone.

My heart raced so fast that I feared it would explode out of my chest. “How? When?” I questioned, moving an inch away from him. Oh yes, my chest hurt so badly. I...