Aria’s POV

Lilith stepped closer. “I’m trapped here, Aria. Because of that stake.”

I frowned. “Whoa. Why?”

“It wasn't a normal stake. Your mate used the stake to kill our witch some minutes before he bit me. That witch was old and powerful, so I’m guessing it’s cursed or something.”

She sighed. “So I need your help to move on. I can’t leave until it’s removed.”

My frown deepened. “Removed… like, someone has to pull it out of ...