#CHAPTER 107: The Price

FELIX “No.” My voice was flat. “Absolutely not. We are not sacrificing Mila to save my life.” My mother and father exchanged a knowing glance. “Let’s think this through before we make any harsh decisions,” my father said slowly. “There is a lot to consider here.” I whirled on him. “There is nothing to consider! I am not killing my wife to break this curse. It’s out of the question.” “Felix,” my mother said, her voice rising in pitch as she grew more desperate, “at least think about it. You could always remarry and continue the line. I know that you’ll never love anyone like Mila, but this could be the solution we’ve all been waiting for. Maybe being your Destined Bride means that Mila just needs to put your life above her own.” “How dare you!” I yelled. My mother shrank back, but her face remained defiant. Her tears had dried. “Felix, please,” she begged. “Look at this from our perspective. We’ve already lost one son. We cannot bear to lose anoth