"No!" Ethan’s voice thundered through the little cabin. He had promised her that no one would hurt her anymore. He had promised to protect her, and now she was agreeing to some curse that might end her life? Over his dead body!
"You should probably wait outside," Bella suggested. "I will give you my word that the curse will not affect your mate or your mark in any way."
"You just said it will be painful for her!" he snarled. "There has to be another way!"
"Sure," Bella shrugged. "That would be death. For the baby and probably Lila too. Her body can’t win this battle."
"Ethan," Lila whispered and grabbed his hand. "I can handle a little pain."
"It won't be little," Bella mumbled, but not loud enough for Lila to hear her. He did though, and it made him see red. Before he could jump the
