Chapter 51

VALENTINA I leaned forward, gazing intently into her eyes. I believe she did not anticipate my discovery of the filthy spells she employed on my father. Now, I simply require her to reveal the incantations so that I may execute the counter-spell and dispel the magic. However, she did not speak. Although scared, she remained quiet and looked away from my piercing gaze. She was defiant, saying nothing. For someone like her, she shouldn't have taken too long to speak. Then why? Why is she so stubborn? For her master? But, still, the question remains—why? I recalled Evelyn's texts. When she returned, she looked pale, meaning she was afraid of something. What was it? “Look at me, Carmella. No matter what you do today, you must speak,” I said, my voice was so hard and cold that I was even surprised at the tone. Carmella flinched visibly, her fists clenched tightly and her knuckles turning white. Still, she didn't lose her stubbornness. This made me angrier. My patience ran thin, and I, at so