Chapter 273: Sweeten the Deal, Part 2

Ivy paced near the trunk of her car. "You, my dear Chloe, are the only thing that can restore the magical balance. You know this just as well as I do. I've given you multiple chances to willingly work with me, and you've declined. Then I tried to force you, and well, that didn't work so well, did it?" She grimaced.

I leaned against my car, wishing she'd hurry up and get to the point.

"So, I figured I'd try a different approach." She stopped in front of me. "Maybe if I offer you everything you want, you'll finally break this curse."

I snorted. "You have no idea what I want."

"Sure I do." She shoved her hands into her jacket pockets. "You want a life with Trent, free from the bond you share with his brother. And, if I'm not mistaken, you want his child, yes?"

My jaw dropped, and I felt the color drain from my face. "How can you possibly know that?"