Chapter 16-The Witch Selene's POV: I turned around and saw Vanessa standing with one hand on her hip, her head tilted back as if she were looking down on everything around her. She was impeccably dressed in high heels, flawless makeup, and a tight mini dress that clung to every curve. Beside her was a girl I didn't recognize. "Having fun pretending to be me, aren't you, impostor?" Vanessa sneered. I couldn't have misread her expression-it screamed scheming. FO FO The hairs on the back of my neck stood on end. But I couldn't show even the slightest hint of fear; otherwise, she would see it as an opportunity to push further. You know how it is-once someone tastes control, they feel they can dominate everything. I quickly composed myself, grabbed a tissue from a box on the counter, and wiped the remaining water from my face. Calmly, I tossed it into the trash before speaking. "You dare show up here? Eager to flaunt the fact that Lars Armand has two daughters?" "You've got some nerve!" Vanessa exploded. She waved the scarf and sunglasses in her hands, her tone sharp. "Look at what you did to me! I even had to disguise myself just to go out for a meal, and I had to book a private room! Do you know how expensive it is to reserve a private room here?" The last words came out in a hysterical scream. I rolled my eyes. Although my life hadn't been easy lately, at least it had been relatively peaceful. No one noticed how much I resembled the Ice Moon pack's Alpha Lars' daughter. If they hadn't come looking for trouble, I never would have wanted anything to do with them. "Whose fault is that? If you hadn't been so greedy for Damien Hale's money, using me as a substitute to marry him, we wouldn't be in this mess. It's all your fault!" I shot back, my blood boiling, a deep sadness swelling inside me. If my mother were alive and saw her daughter become someone whose eyes only saw money, she would be heartbroken. "Hmph, sharp-tongued!" Her eyes narrowed, filled with contempt as they scanned me from head to toe. "I hear your partner is very wealthy. A $500,000 check, and he didn't even flinch. He hasn't marked you yet, has he? Why? He thinks you're too country bumpkin to be worth it? You're wasting a beautiful face!" "Mind your own troubles," I said, walking toward the door. But before I could leave, she strode forward, slamming the door shut with her hand, blocking my way. "As long as you disappear, all my problems will solve themselves," she spat through gritted teeth, her face radiating malicious intent. For a moment, I saw Lars in her. A cold, nauseating chill twisted in my stomach. 43.24% I needed to get out, fast. I grabbed her wrist, prying it open, and pushed her back. But as my hand touched the door handle again, a sharp pain shot through my neck, and my whole body went limp. My legs gave out, and I collapsed to the ground. Chloroform. The faint, lingering scent gave it away immediately. I struggled to keep my eyes open, knowing my time conscious was short. The girl with Vanessa lowered her head coldly, holding a syringe... A They dragged my limp body into a small room that could hold three people. "Wendy, follow the plan. I'll change her clothes, you hide my wolf, replicate the birthmark on her shoulder, and transfer her scent to me," Vanessa instructed. The girl, Wendy, was a witch. I was stunned. Didn't she know black magic was forbidden in werewolf territory? If caught, she would be doomed. They approached and started removing my clothes. My pupils widened in terror. I wanted to scream, but my throat refused. Every bone and muscle in my body felt numb. After changing my clothes, Wendy began her spell. Her voice was eerie, sending chills down my spine. My back stiffened instantly. A vortex of dark energy swirled around Vanessa and me, growing denser until the black mist enveloped us like a suffocating cloak. The spell ended, and I collapsed heavily to the floor. Vanessa bent over me. Her cold hand slapped my face a few times, a cruel smile curling at the corners of her lips, like a snake ready to sink its fangs into its prey. "Once you disappear from this world, I'll finally sleep peacefully. The Moon Goddess must have mercy on me to send this little bitch into my hands." I glared, furious. "You'll get your comeuppance!" "After I leave, put sunglasses and a scarf on her," she ordered Wendy, ignoring my deathly stare. "When the time is right, pretend she's unwell and escort her out of the restaurant." "My spell only lasts a day. Whatever you plan, you must act quickly," Wendy warned. "I don't need a whole day. Men will fall in love with me before then," Vanessa said triumphantly. She picked up my phone and unlocked it with her face, adjusting it slightly to catch the light. "Being this beautiful is unfair to others," she muttered, fixing her hair. "Even if he discovers the truth, so what? He'll be excited. Who would choose a lone wanderer without a wolf over an Alpha's daughter? I'll spend all his money and dump him. But... if he's good in bed, maybe I'll keep him as my toy. Judging by his hot looks, he must have a big dick." A giggle followed. $1514 43.24% Chapter 16-The Witch "Goodbye, dear sister. Your partner will enjoy the real Vanessa." She blew me a kiss, singing, "I see it, I like it, I like it, I want it..." while sensually swaying her hips, strutting out of the room. Leave a comment 43.24%