Chapter 61. Break the Curse

Jake’s POV

When Milan asked me the question, I didn’t know what to do or say at that moment. There was silence between us as we stood there looking into each other’s eyes.

I could tell that Milan was expecting an answer, but I couldn’t bring myself to speak. The fact that she knew about the curse felt like a weight on my chest, crushing me with its heaviness. I had kept the secret for so long, and now I had to face the consequences of my actions.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I spoke. “Yes, Milan, it’s true,” I said, my voice hoarse. “I was cursed by the Moon Goddess many years ago, and I’ve been living with the consequences ever since.”

The hurt in Milan’s eyes was evident, but she didn’t shy away from the truth. Instead, she asked the question that I had been dreading. “What did you do to earn the curse?” she asked, her voice soft but firm.

I took a deep breath, knowing that I had to be completely honest with her. “I made a selfish