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Yet none of this mattered

Whether the witch was his mate or not didn't er even than that pull He'd already fallen for her

For the first time in Bowe's endless, lonely existence he loved

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Mari was shah the fates of the earth and of a thousand tormented lives and those of her parents were dependent upon her defeating H&auet Bowen out of her head

She did assiduously study and train in her new ho of the cottage where she'd grown up, her room at the Andoain manor, and the island house where she'd fallen in love with Bowen Elianna and Carrow spent every day with her here at - as Carrow had dubbed it - the "Cottanorouse"

Yet in between the times when Mari had learned how to attack and deflect and how to bind others' powers, she'd used the mirror to try to uncover more about how the princess was resurrected Every ti up no information - which only convinced Mari further that Häxa was behind the resurrection

And so to use her ht now

Mari furtively checked for her friends, peeking around the corner of her bedrooht frown on her taking the time to stalk her ex-lover when the future of the world rested in her hands and all

The tere in the cozy den before a fire The coast was clear

Apparently, Mari was not above spying on hih she knew she couldn't watch if he kissed his princess, or worse So far, she'd rarely seen theether In fact, Bowen spentfor Nïx, than he did at the Lykae co to see so that she wouldn't be able to handle

Do I really want to do this ?

With a nod, she whispered, "Show e shifted until she saw hi as if he hadn't slept in days He also appeared to be intent on voicing so himself to do so Mariah patiently sat on the sofa, hands folded in her lap A perfect lady

"Mariah, I was true to you," he finally began "For so many years, I was"

"I know You're a fine male I couldn't be prouder"

"Damn it, I doona want to hurt you, but I have been with Mariketa, and I have feelings for her Undeniable ones"

Mari's eyes widened He was telling her this?

"Bowen, I understand how difficult all those years ive you for your indiscretion But can't you see that the witch has tricked you? Enthralled you?"