_Author’s POV_ Nicholas knew his request was unreasonable, but between Zarelle and Thessaly, the latter was more important. “It’s not like she’s gonna die,” he said. “It’s just a little blood. She did it before. Why can’t she do it again?” “Nicholas!” Calden knitted his brows. Nicholas shut up after seeing the look on his friend’s face. Zarelle smiled coldly. “Just a little blood?” She approached Calden. Thessaly was lying in his arms, supposedly unconscious. She was still bleeding from her carefully orchestrated wounds. “Did you forget about the deal?” Zarelle stared straight at Calden. He wanted his father’s jade ring back. In exchange, Zarelle wanted Thessaly to donate blood, just like she used to do. But Calden refused. Which proved, once again, that nothing was

