Chapter 74. The Rogue’s Revelation

Heather POV

I reached out to a rogue witch, carefully blocking Colt from picking up on my thoughts. But as soon as my mind brushed against Kayden during an intimate moment, Colt surfaced, taunting me. His voice echoed a chilling warning: if I dared fall for Kayden, he’d kill Mona… and my mother.

“Why isn’t that witch picking up my call?” I muttered, irritation prickling my skin as I sat on the edge of the bed, tears gathering in my eyes.

“We’ll find a way out,” my wolf, Whitney, reassured me. I wiped my tears, trying to keep a steady resolve. “I’m doing everything I can.”

“I know,” I whispered, just as Janice, the rogue witch, finally called back. I answered in a heartbeat.

“I need to meet you. It’s urgent.”

“Fine, but it’ll cost you triple. If you can’t pay—”

“I’ll pay whatever you want,” I cut her off. “Just tell me where.”

“I’ll send the location in a few minutes.” Relief washed over me as the call disconnected. But