Chapter 157

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 listen.

“What about it?” I asked, though my voice came out quieter than I meant.

Hazel’s lips pressed into a line before she said flatly, “It’s getting worse. You’ve seen it, haven’t you? The flash of red in his eyes, the way his control slips sometimes. He can’t hold it back forever. Eventually…” she trailed off gravely, “…eventually, the curse will wi