Chapter 22: Brew Haha!

Sebastian's POV.

On the third day, Beatrice's veins turn black.

Gigi and Violet, our housekeeper, come to help her into fresh clothes. I make myself scarce but only go as far as the hallway. I haven't left Beatrice since I found her curled on the bathroom floor, alone and exhausted.

I'd awoken that morning unsurprised by the empty spot in the bed beside me. We never had truly settled our fight. I knew she was still mad at me. I understood why.

Fix you is the worst way to describe KingsCharm. It's not about fixing witches. It's about helping those no longer able to control their magic.

I woke up that day ready to make my point and to press her on what she'd said: You're going to face your choices. Like a man. Like the man you so want to be.

But I didn't get the chance, and now none of that feels important.

"Bash," Gigi calls from the bedroom. Her voice is shaky. "You need to come see this."