Chapter 113: A Dark Connection (3)

Nikolai bit his lower lip, grappling with the gravity of Ophelia’s words. “Child of doom?” he murmured, his voice tinged with both confusion and disbelief. Ophelia nodded solemnly. “Two paths mean two mates.” “But I am not the child of doom,” Nikolai replied softly, surprised by her statement. “The child of doom is said to be the offspring of a deity.” Ophelia’s lips curved into a knowing smile. It seemed Esmeralda’s warnings had been accurate. “Why didn’t you tell me?” she asked, her voice a mix of frustration and hurt. Nikolai’s eyes widened at her abrupt question. “Tell you...” “You erased my memories because I saw something I wasn’t supposed to,” Ophelia continued, her voice breaking. “What did I do to give your father the chance to kill you?” “Ophelia... Who...” Nikolai trailed off, a frown appearing on his face. “That seer... the chatterbox.” “Is this true?” she pressed, her voice tinged with a mix of anger and desperation. Nikolai’s fingers gently traced her cheek as he w