Chapter 74

“Asher, there is a secret that has been kept from you for a long time and I think it’s time for the truth to be revealed,” Amelia said to Asher, and then she looked at me. “Scarlett dear, how much do you love Asher?”

“I love him very much,” I answered with honesty and when I glanced at Asher, he was beaming with happiness, but then I felt a knot tighten in my stomach when Luna Amelia stared at me.

“What about you, Asher? Do you love her?” Amelia asked.

“I can’t live without her, Mom,” Asher replied.

“I can see that in your eyes…” she paused and then her eyes darted at Xavier Nightshade, “however, this marriage shouldn’t happen in the first place. It’s taboo and illegal! You can’t continue being this way!”

“Why not? We love each other,” Asher reasoned.

“Because you are related to each other! Scarlett , Asher is your half-brother. I am sorry if this news is late,” Amelia dropped the bomb without further ado.

“W-what?” Xavier Nightshade exclai