Chapter 43. Madeline Is Here

It had been a few hours since Alexander and Ashton left her alone, and all Victoria could think about was how completely ruined her life had become. The constant fear of what would happen next or what fresh nightmare would emerge was clawing at her sanity. They had assured her that they would find a way to win their respective mates back and ensure she lived happily ever after, but could she truly trust them to pull it off?

Standing in front of the large mirror, she stared at her reflection, a bitter, ironic smile touching her lips at how shockingly beautiful she was. It was a radiant beauty that defied simple description. She had not been this stunning yesterday when she had scrutinized herself in the full-length glass after her bath. The only logical explanation she could find for this enhanced allure was the awakening of Emerald—the vampire entity she had yet to meet formally.

“Emerald, welc