Chapter 200: Everyone...

“N... Nik?” Sasha stuttered, struggling to steady her breath. “Can you explain what you mean?” “Yes, I’ve been away for a week. But why am I unable to find my wife?” Nikolai’s tone was firm, and his brows were furrowed in frustration. Sasha’s fingers fidgeted with her hair, trying to gather her thoughts. “Wait... Wait... Wait... You pushed her away.” Nikolai nodded solemnly. “Yes, I did.” “And then you left.” Nikolai nodded again. “In your care, as usual. That said, Artem informed me of Albert’s death last week. I should have been there; I apologize for your loss. My mother…” “Where have you been, Nikolai?” Sasha’s voice grew sharper as she moved closer to him. “Hell,” Nikolai responded, his voice lowering and deepening, his eyes reflecting a somber darkness. Sasha took a deep breath, her mind racing. “What is happening?” “Where is Ophelia?” Nikolai demanded, rising from his seat with a snarl. Sasha took a step back, her voice shaky. “She went to see Alina and the red moon witc