Chapter 46

Amelia

I kiss Beatrice goodbye as we prepare to part ways. She mentions she’s headed to the flower shop to pick up flowers for Nickolas’s mom before visiting her grave. I hadn’t realized it was the anniversary of his mother’s death.

I inquire about Nickolas’s mom, and Beatrice doesn’t hesitate to share. She reveals that Nickolas’s mother, Holly, was a human sex slave who was adored by Nickolas’s father. Beatrice explains that Holly vanished for a time, and 18 years later, Nickolas was brought to the castle by Leo, who was searching for his mate worldwide.

It’s speculated that Holly may have realized the dangers of being pregnant before Jane and escaped to her home in England. This revelation sheds light on why Nickolas has a British accent.

As much as I consider accompanying Beatrice to visit Holly’s grave, I ultimately decide against it.

Nickolas and I share no semblance of a relationship. He would probably throw a fit if he saw me visiting h