ZERO

“ You smell different today. ” Edith mentions as she opens the door for me.

I stay rooted in my spot, refusing to step inside a witch’s hut where it’s darker than the rest of the world.

Her experienced eyes take me in, wanting to figure out why I am here. That’s one thing I like about this specific witch—she never asks questions. She knows what I want and why I want it, always.

Her lips form an O as her eyes land on the mark over my neck. It’s now visible to everyone. Anne has marked me as hers when she shouldn’t have.

“ I can tell why you are here today. ” The witch laughs, mocking me.

“ Tell me a way. I need to get rid of it. ” I tell her without beating around the bush.

“ You know this will only disappear if your mate somehow rejects you. ” She reveals what I already know.

But I also know that once Anne makes up her mind, she doesn’t give up. She will never reject me.

“ There has to be a witch’s potion to get rid of—”

“ Witches don’t interfere in Moon Goddess’ work .” She int