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"Sister dearest." Emma grinned as I passed by her in the hall.

"Emma," I mumbled, ignoring the sarcasm in her voice. We weren't still talking to each other like before since the event that happened back in her room.

I was fine with it as I didn't need to hear her constant talk about my husband.

"It's a surprise to see you quite cheerful this morning. I mean you are always grumpy." She mumbled, scrunching up her face.

I rolled my eyes at her assertion, I wasn't always grumpy. I guessed it was when I and Sin often fought with each other she was talking about. I tend to look furious and took it out on others.

But ever since we sorted our difference, everything seemed better. Although not really better as there were times he lost his cool.

I know it wasn't his intention to hurt me and I wished I could help him deal with his raging emotion, but it was better leaving an enraged Sin alone than get in the way which might seem risky as he tended to go overboard.

"Well, I noticed you aren't your annoying self as well." I retorted.

"Are you trying to apologize to me for being a meanie?" Emma asked, tilting her lips up in a smile.

"I wasn't mean to you," I said. "You were saying things you shouldn't have said."

"Really?" She raised her slender brows and folded her arms in front of her. "Let's say I was a total stranger and I found your husband attractive, will you get mad at me for trying to get his attention?"

I gritted my teeth at the instance she was making. Trying to be nice to Emma was somewhat impossible as she often brought out new things to get me mad at her.

We seldom fought back at home because she was always out with friends. Whenever she was home, I tend to mind my manners even when she was her annoying self.

"What will you say?"

"That is a stupid instance and I'd still let the stranger know he's off-limit." I scowled. "At least, it'll be better to have a total stranger drool over my husband than have my sister do so."

"I'm not sorry I found him attractive," Emma said annoyingly. "And I know why you are getting mad."

I stared at her for a brief second, and I noticed the taunting smile on her face. She was enjoying what she was doing to me. Making me uncomfortable.

But then, I believed I had given her the chance to do so. I believe she'd be back in Lanes now if I had given her a duration for her stay here.

"You are afraid he'll come to me."

"In your dreams Emma. Just to be clear, you lost your chance with him after you fled, so look for another man to give your attention to." I balled my hands into a fist.

My face flush and I could literally feel steams coming out of my ears.

"You know I'm right, Missy." She smirked.

Keep calm, I berated myself whereas what I wanted to do right now was punch senses into her head.

I breathed in, let it out slowly, and shook my head.

"I'd pretend I didn't have this conversation with you." I forced a smile on my face and stepped away from her.

"Face the truth, sister dearest, Sinclair is just with you because you are a machine to breed on. After he's done, he'll discard you." She cackled, walking away.

Where had I heard that from? I creased my brows whilst gazing at her retreating back.

Adrina had said the same thing but I had brushed it off.

Thinking about it again, I wonder if it was the truth. I wasn't even pregnant, Sin and I hadn't talked about anything like that as well.

But then, the thoughts of having Sin's child within me seemed exciting and frightening.

I wonder if I would birth a wolf. I shuddered as the image of a wolf clawing its way out of my vagina surfaced in my mind.

I giggled, shaking my head. I had seen the newborns whilst in the meeting hall and they weren't anything like wolves. So, I believe Sin's offspring wouldn't be any different from that.

★★★

"I thought you and Sin were going out yesterday?"

"Yes, but something came up," I said, staring at Julie.

I recalled the conversation I had with him. I couldn't stop thinking about it. But, I was positive a solution to that would come out. The thought of him dying was the last thing I wanted to think about.

The more I thought of it, the more it felt like it was very near.

I was meant to bring out his innermost desire, but what was it?

This was the stage in my life I wished I had a supernatural power or maybe a fairy godmother would appear from somewhere to ask me to make a wish. I wouldn't hesitate and ask for the ability to read minds.

At least, I'd know everything that was going on with everyone around me.

"Artemis?"

"What?"

"Is anything wrong? You look quite worried and pale."

"I did?" I questioned back.

Julie shrugged. "You know I'm always here to hear you talk. So, you can say what is bothering you and who knows, I might be able to help."

I doubt that. But, I know she was trying to help and I wish she could. Maybe if she was Adrina, I might have let her know what was going on. I have heard a lot of stories where witches come up with powerful spells to prevent things from happening.

Sin had confirmed it as well. But, he said for that to happen, a price needs to be paid- to live, life needs to be taken for it to be balanced.

It was absurd but it was better. The only problem was who'd be willing to give his or her life down?

I was certain if I met with Adrina, which I wouldn't do, she'd want my life.

"What is between that Witch and Emma? They seemed close."

I squinted whilst tracing the line of Julie's vision.