[Seraphine's POV]I laughed in front of him, "I'm actually nothing more than a slave, Jesse. Prince Cassian kindly bought me, and it's my duty to repay his kindness. So, this is all my responsibility."Jesse seemed even more shocked as I continued to express my truth to him. He was completely silent, wide-eyed and staring at me. Not only that, his hands appeared to be trembling.I started feeling a bit sorry for causing him to panic. I guessed the scenario in his mind was that I was actually a new fated mate for Cassian.'He doesn't know that we're both here because of an arrangement. If he knew all my true stories, Jesse might faint.' I thought, finding his reaction a bit amusing."Alright, Jesse. Let's put our conversation aside for now and revisit it later. Now, can I ask for your help? In order to access Estella's memories, I at least need to touch her hand.""Are you suggesting that I should exhume this omega's grave?" he asked with a stuttering voice.Then, when I nodded, I saw

[Seraphine's POV]"What did you see, Miss?"I could already guess that Jesse would ask that immediately.Even so, it didn't mean I was ready to answer it right here. Because what I just saw in Estella's memories was similar to the memories I saw in another Omega back then."Jesse, it seems like this news isn't good to hear for you," I answered. "Because it's related to the Maximilian family. And it's bad news."He responded with a serious gaze filled with curiosity. I hoped to give him a clear initial picture of what I was about to say. And I hoped Jesse could understand.At least, so he wouldn't ask me anything else."Please tell me, Miss. Whatever it is. I'm ready to hear it."Jesse's answer was truly unexpected and beyond what I could predict."So ... Are you ready to hear it?" I confirmed once again.And why was it me who sounded unprepared?I took a deep breath to find some calm. This wasn't good; I had experienced this vision twice now, and it felt irrefutable. The first time, I

[Seraphine's POV]The information Jesse provided didn't help me find a breakthrough. Instead, more questions kept popping up in my head.Why would an entire noble Alpha family perish without a trace?How could the virus be created when the curse's owner had already passed away?And does Cassian know about this? How much does he understand about the curse in his family?I felt like I needed to discuss this with Cassian. Whether he likes it or not, he's the one I can ask for answers right now.So, I asked Jesse to drive the horse carriage again. The two of us decided not to continue touring Silverbrook Haven village. Instead, I needed to get information from Cassian, who was closely related to Dorian Phoenix.________"Jesse, could you help me a little?""Of course, Miss. It's my duty to fulfill any of your wishes.""I need you to drive this horse carriage slowly and avoid heavy bumps. From now on, I will try to enter the memories of this horse carriage. I need to concentrate as much as

[Seraphine's POV]"Y-you! How dare you ask to meet my son after what you've done to him!" Veronica became even more hysterical. Her screams heightened the alertness of the servants and guards around her.Almost the entire army accompanying her had pointed their weapons at me. With a single command from Queen Veronica's mouth, the long rifles were sure to be fired and aimed at me, shattering my head."Your Majesty Queen Veronica. I, as a servant who has broken royal rules, humbly plead for the chance to explain," Jesse said. He had been silent until now. But seeing my life almost threatened before the warriors, he bravely stood in front of me. Protecting me with his body."Honorable Queen Veronica. All of this wouldn't have happened if I hadn't offered my help to Miss Seraphine Valentina. If I hadn't escorted her, then Miss Seraphine wouldn't have been able to do all of this without my assistance—""Jesse. You have no right to say anything here. You have broken the royal rules, and you

[Seraphine's POV]Because what I encountered was the complete opposite. The voice from my power earlier had suggested that if I went north, I could find a way to rescue Jesse.'But what is this? Instead of being given an opportunity, this place I've arrived at seems to be the easiest place for me to get caught!' I fumed with frustration at the thought.From where I stood, I could observe an area Queen Veronica had prepared to punish Jesse. The execution tools were set up perfectly, and the servants and Maximilian family members were seated around to witness the ritual.Jesse, I saw him standing there, resigned, with a cloth-covered head. He didn't fight back, knowing there was nothing left for him to do but surrender. And here I was, free but just as helpless. I still couldn't do anything and ended up just standing there, biting my fingers.'Oh God. What should I do? Jesse is about to die. He will surely die if I don't take action to save him. If only ... if only I could erase everyon