THIRTEEN
It took every ounce of Abraham's will not to take Maja in her arms and kiss her like he wanted to. If he failed, he would never see her again. Never touch her...
He dropped to one knee. "My lady, I swear on my life, that I will not return until the curse is broken."
She reached for his face, but he reared back before she could touch his skin. He could not risk her falling victim to his curse.
Tears coursed down her cheeks. "You don't know he has it. You don't. Stay until the babe is born. Then, if he is cursed, as you say, you can go and seek out this witch in the capital. Please, Abraham..."
He shook his head. "You do not understand. The curse will not show until he is close to the end of his life, and then it will be too late. For him. For me. I must find this witch in th
