Chapter 399: Side Effects, Part 3

Abby stood close to Isach, as if she were afraid of the entire situation. I wasn't sure I'd ever seen her be so quiet before. That was probably a good thing right now.

"When the leader of the most powerful coven in the world summons you, you don't say no," Ivy said, her tone biting. Then she shifted her gaze to rest on Isach. "Your father is attempting to bargain for his soul. But he can't because he severely altered the magical balance."

"Oh, for heaven's sake," I said, shaking my head. "It always comes back around to the magical balance, doesn't it? I've already sworn a blood oath to break the curse. What more do you want from me?"

Trent squeezed my hand, and some of the anger bubbling inside of me calmed.

"I'm well aware of that, Chloe," Ivy said and rose in one fluid motion. "Rector, however, is not."

"So, you didn't tell him about me?" I asked, shocked.