Violet's pov

It hadn't been very easy to locate Elia's shed since it was located in the outskirts of the village. I had to ask some villagers for directions before I could locate the place. But I couldn't help but notice the stares and the whispers.

"The Alpha's rejected bride."

"The slave bride."

"The spirit is against her."

"She's a cursed one..."

I kept walking in the throes of gossip that filled my path. I brushed angry tears away as I moved forward.

Everyone was against me. But I couldn't ...