---- Chapter 3 At dawn, I picked up the statue and headed for the woods, where the oldest witch, Hannah Franklin, resided. The moment I stepped into her cave, Hannah's wrinkled face tensed up. "Elena, there's black magic on you!" She reached out with her wiry arm and snatched the Moon Goddess statue I was holding. When she came in contact with it, the statue let out a high-pitched scream and started thrashing wildly on the ground. Hannah's eyes widened. She hammered on a bell made of bone hanging on the cave wall. Immediately, silver arcane markings appeared on the ground. Chains made of solidified moonlight wrapped around the statue, which let out another piercing shriek. After thrashing around for a bit more, it lay still. After taking care of the cursed object, Hannah pulled me into her chamber. "Elena, what was that about? Why are you dabbling with a forbidden spell?" ---- I told her everything I'd encountered after my rebirth, including the conspiracy Leo and Sylvia were planning. When she heard about my horrible death, her murky eyes lit up. "This statue was an offering to the Alpha King from a non-native witch years ago. I sensed something was wrong with it and proceeded to look into it. "Once a target's hair is inserted into the statue, the caster and the target will have their fates switched." My hair stood on end. In my previous life, Sylvia had always been sickly and was constantly coughing. After Dad took her in, her health improved significantly. Now I understand why. Meanwhile, despite being in my prime, my health deteriorated after forming the mate bond. No wonder I'd always blundered during the trials. I had trained hard day and night, yet to no avail. On the other hand, Sylvia, who experienced difficulty ---- ina basic shift, had passed the toughest examination along with Leo. Hannah patted me on the back with her weathered hand. "Elena, it's fortunate you came here in time. Once the switch begins, it would be impossible to reverse the effects-that's the darkest nature of the cursed statue. "You'll have to bear the fate of the other party. If Sylvia gets injured, the same wound would be inflicted on you, but worse." I took a deep breath as I remembered the weird wounds that appeared out of nowhere in my previous life. Now I knew the truth. "What would happen if we embed an animal's fur into the statue in an attempt to switch fates?" Hannah's cloudy eyes widened. Then, a look of understanding crossed her face. "It works the same for any being alive. If one switches fate with an animal, they will adopt the ways of said animal, In the latest episode of ReelTalk, titled "Queen Bee Meets Queen Bee," the infamous Daniela Couso reunites with Sarah Moliski for a buzzworthy discussion. Dive into the world of these legendary villains as they unveil the realities behind their captivating personas. Exploring themes of power, rivalry, and intrigue, this ongoing romance series delves deep into the complexities of characters like Daniela and Sarah. Witness the clash of two formidable personalities as they navigate love, ambition, and deception in a world where nothing is as it seems. What sets this narrative apart is its intricate character dynamics and the magnetic pull between its leading ladies. Experience the allure of forbidden desires and hidden agendas in a story that promises twists at every turn. Ready to uncover the secrets that bind these queens together? Available to read at CrushReel for those eager to unravel the mysteries within.