ZIRA

James’ words shocked me, but I wasn’t ready to trust him yet. “Why should I tell you? You seem to know more than you let on.” 

He laughed as if there was some inside joke I was missing. “I told you about Maria and how she was killed by a jealous witch.” I nodded even though I knew he wasn’t waiting for me to answer. 

“That witch was Alaia. I grew up with her, and during that time, she grew an attachment to me. Unfortunately, it made her vindictive towards anyone who showed me affection. Even after I took Maria as a mate, that didn’t stop her from her...