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ul bore, and I could tell he hated me. Once upon a time, I knew I had him, he would eat out of the palm of my h

t I saw. When Lady Fritz told me about the witch and her charms, I was expecting some reclusive crone that lived in the w

an I. How dare she make me tromp around these smelly woods and then suddenly appear when I am at my wor

ut your troubles." She was waiting in the doorway for us and when we didn't move, I s

t seems the forest was rather playful today." Her eyes looked like rubies and that w

dragging his feet. I blinked as I thought I saw a shadow of an animal in the woods behind him. Cold yellow eyes stared at me as if

e cottage. It looked way bigger inside than it did from the outside. I scowled as I stepped over the thresh

stomped over to the table. The witch raised her eyebrow, the scent of incense and baki

usiness." The witch laughed again and I could feel the blush rush up my cheeks. H

e table again, I muttered under my breath and yanked out the chair. The witch

orth a lot of money if someone were to ransom me. I eyed the woman again and felt the creeping envy taking over

of my looks you are the fairest in the realm." Her tone was slightly mocking as sh

have love charms. I have a man I want and he does adore me but he needs a teen

r to get to the good stuff. Now trust me, relax, drink. I am sure your Knight is having a nice conversation with C

an have you arrested and thrown in the dungeon." The witch slammed her hands down on the t

ou and your knight. Now behave." I reached into my bodice and took out

ds to burn this place to the ground." The door flew open as a gust of wind rushed through the cottage. I ru

abbed her again. There was a low growl, and then I turned to see a giant wolf lunging toward me, his teeth closed on my neck,

shifter. He was quite handsome, and I could have him for myself, and yet he attacked me and ripped my

ngers trailed blood down his face and he let out an anguished cry. I wanted to scream about the unfairness of

now Princess?" He couldn't even care that I was dying and bleeding. He w

now pain, he will pay for your sins." The words left the witch's mouth and the wind shrieked around the cottage. I saw the lig

l I saw was anger there. He did not care that I was dying, he only cared about himsel

He spat at me as my eyes closed. "Now I am forever cursed because of you