Chapter 286: Eternal Love, Part 1

The spell itself was simple - Ivy placed one hand on my neck and one hand on Trent's neck, and then she chanted a bunch of words I didn't understand. For a moment, the bite mark burned, but then the heat had disappeared. When she released me, I swayed on my feet, dizzy.

Trent's arms were around me before I could topple. "Whoa, easy. Are you okay?"

I nodded. Slowly, the dizziness vanished, and I blinked against the stars dancing in front of my eyes. Gingerly, I touched my neck. The bite mark was still there, I could feel it, but when my fingers connected with that spot, I bit down on my lip. Sizzling warmth spread through me, and my skin ignited with unquenched need.

For Trent.

I glanced up at him. "It worked," I whispered.

His eyes widened. "You're sure?"

"Yes." I laughed with sheer joy. "It worked." I flung my arms around him, and when he hugged me back, my insides melted from his touch.

"You're welcome," Ivy said with a knowing smile.