Aria’s POV

Hazel’s expression was grave. It was unsettling to see Hazel so serious without a smirk on her face.

“Aria,” she said slowly, like she was picking her words carefully. “There’s something you need to know about Knox, and about his curse.”

My chest tightened. My hands instinctively went to my stomach, rubbing my bump gently. I didn’t even want to hear the words, but the look on Hazel’s face told me that I had no choice, but to ...