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Zev read a little more until the curse called him; they all shared a look amongst themselves before he left, making me curious. Aeon and Lucien tried to distract me with sex, but I was too nervous. When the first light of the day came through, we all sat on the bed when I whispered my incantation.

“Serena?” I couldn’t keep the emotion out of my voice.

I was met with silence, but I held on to the stone. I didn’t feel that familiar warmth that signaled that she was on the other end.

Every minute that passed I grew more worried and disappointed.

“Serena?” The sun was already out when I decided to try one last time.

“Katarina?”

I was so shocked that I almost dropped the necklace.

“Serena,” I cried, as I felt overwhelmed with emotions.

“Oh, my goddess Katarina! I didn’t think I would hear from you again.” Serena’s voice sounded so good to hear again. “Are you ok?”

“I've missed you so much and yes I'm fine, you finally answered,” I stated.

“Did you just find my letter?”

“No, but tonight was the first night I was able to read the whole thing.” I wiped my eyes with the handkerchief Aeon gave me.

“So, you know everything?” She sounded hesitant.

“Yes, I do,” I said, not wanting to state what was going to happen at the end of the year if I didn’t break the spell.

“Katarina, I’m so sorry. You deserve the biggest apology, but I don’t have much time. What do you need?”

“I do deserve a big apology,” I joked. “I think we found a spell that might work.”

“You did! And who is we?” She sounded suspicious.

“The guys and I,” I said, wondering if I should even tell her I was mated to two of them.

“The guys? You say that like you are familiar with them.” I glanced at Aeon and Lucien worried that she might say something awful.

“We’ve come to a cease-fire,” I said, as Aeon raised an eyebrow at me. “It's in everyone’s best interest that we break the spell.”

“Well, that sounds like a good story. You will have to spill the tea but tell me what you need, and I’ll see what I can do.”

Aeon gave me the list and I read it out to her.

“Damn Katarina, you want me to throw in the kitchen sink too?” She asked and I laughed thinking it wasn’t a bad idea.

“If you want to restock my Kit Kat supply, I won’t be mad.” I blushed as Lucien grinned at me.

“Of course, gotta keep that supply from dwindling. Ok, once I figure out how to get all of this, I’ll let you know. I’m going to have to get Ryder to help me out,” she said as I heard papers move.

“Serena, don’t, find someone else,” I said, knowing she shouldn’t see her ex-boyfriend.

“If I’m away too long father gets pissed, he’s been extra moody lately. He will have to get me all the rare items like that vial of Oria.” She didn’t sound like it bothered her to see him, but last I heard their break-up had been rough when he hadn’t returned her feelings.

“OK, give me three days.” She sounded happy. “It’s so fucking good to hear your voice Katarina, but I have to go, you’ll hear from me soon. I love you.”

“I love you too. I’ll talk to you soon,” I said excitedly, looking at Aeon and Lucien. They both had worried expressions, but I had a really good feeling about this, finally feeling we were heading in the right direction

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