"I'm telling you this because Jason doesn't know about it. I have a spell that can break the link, but I need help from either the other witch or Ava, maybe both. Once it's broken, Ava can kill Jason however she wants."

"Why would Ava help you after what you did?" I ask through clenched teeth.

"I love my mate - he's a strong vampire who got dragged into this," she says. "I'm a victim too. I have a son from another relationship - a werewolf. His father left me when ...