Lesia’s regretful voice resounded. “Sigh. Beautiful women are indeed a curse! Love sure can make one blind and torment one’s soul.”

James retorted, “You speak as if you’re not a woman yourself.”

Lesia responded proudly, “I am, but I would not act that way. Master, you have every right to express your reasons to Thea. She’s not a fool.

“Lyla’s intense love for you attracted a tribulation for herself. Ultimately, she chose to end things in the most extreme way. It isn’t your fault. You can’t co