Even though Nyissa said this, inwardly, she was also angry that some woman took away her fiance like that. But this woman was not a nobody but someone coming from the Hellborn Dynasty.
”Is this because of the bloodline domination thing? After what Ayana said happened to those two werewolves when they tried to overwhelm Viktor? Can you be sure he really cannot be brainwashed or something?”” Taya asked skeptically, not wanting to hold out false hopes.
Umilia held Taya’s hand as she said, “Taya, Viktor’s bloodline is very powerful, more than we know. And if even a Guardian Wolf wasn’t able to dominate his bloodline in the slightest and Talia never dared to dominate him during the night, then it only means that she already knows she cannot force him to imprint on her. The only way he if Viktor imprints on her on his own.”
”Then what happens if Viktor does imprint on her on his own?” Taya asked, her voice taut.
Taya’s question made Umilia and Nyissa’s expression complicated while Ayana pursed her lips, feeling annoyed just by thinking about it. She still wanted to get back at Talia for bullying her, but she knew it would always remain a dream considering the differences between them in status and power.
Brad was silently sitting in one of the sofas with a wine in his hand and listening to their discussion in a laid-back manner.
He couldn’t understand why all these women seemed so worried, especially after Nyissa told them Viktor wouldn’t forget them or anything.
In fact, he felt that Viktor must be having the time of his life with that werewolf woman and wondered how this man was getting lucky every single time.
Eva was also silently sitting but busy monitoring things on her laptop and trying to see if she could spot Viktor anywhere so that if he had returned, she could let Taya know.
”Then at least we don’t have to worry about him forgetting us, though he will consider Talia as his woman, at least during the night,” Umilia said as she held her breath for a moment.
She was feeling conflicted about the sudden development since it could go both ways. If Viktor was to sleep with someone having important status in the Hellborn Dynasty, it could cause huge trouble for him, though he wouldn’t feel bothered by it.
But then Viktor might also be able to get the answers he needs if he gets deeply involved with Talia. Umilia knew how much Viktor needed his memories back, and probably all this was happening for that very same reason.
Taya pressed her lips together firmly as she asked, “Then you want us all to simply sit still and wait for him? Hoping that he would come back fast?”
Taya had a bad feeling about this werewolf woman who took away Viktor, especially after learning how crazy and obsessive she was about Viktor.
Ayana was starting to like Taya more and more, unlike her initial expectations since she felt as if she could relate to her words, though she wondered why.
”The only thing we can do is try and visit the Hellborn Realm, a minor realm that exists in a different world entirely, not even our own. And for that, we would also need permission to enter that world, and it comes with a high price as well, especially if an ordinary human like you wants to enter,” Nyissa explained to make Taya understand and added, “But it is no place for someone like you to enter. If Viktor learns about it, then you know how he will react. Let’s just wait for a while patiently before we think more about this. I also don’t like what is going on, but we don’t have any other choice.”
Taya bit her lips, feeling so helpless and weak. It didn’t matter if she was a bigshot in this world or even if she was the richest woman on the planet. She was still an ordinary human with ordinary limits.
Again and again, she couldn’t help but think about the words that woman in the hills said to her, especially about the Star Crystal she gave her for safekeeping.
However, Taya shook her head, deciding to not think too much about it lest she does something stupid.
Nyissa sighed, seeing Taya’s expression, and said in a reassuring voice, “There is one other way through which we might be able to find out where Viktor currently is and know whether he is alright or not.”
Taya’s eyes brightened up as she asked eagerly, “And what way might that be?”
Umilia’s eyes narrowed as she looked at Nyissa with a pensive expression, knowing what Nyissa was going to say.
”My mother…she is from the Azure Sea Clan, an upper-class clan, but that doesn’t matter. All we need is my mother, who has dabbled in the arts of divination and is an expert in it. She could divine the whereabouts of Viktor if she wants to but if she will agree or not is a totally different matter. Even if she is my mother…things between us are…well, not good, and I would prefer it if I didn’t even have to talk to her. But if we still hear nothing from Viktor, then we can approach her to keep her hearts at ease.”
”Nyissa…are you really okay with that? I can go see her. You don’t have to do this,” Umilia said with a softened expression.
Nyissa shook her head and said with a slight smile, “It’s fine. I won’t get affected by her. I would only be doing this for Viktor.”
Taya felt a bit hopeful as she held Nyissa’s hands and said, “Thank you. Let’s wait for 10 days and see. Before that, if Viktor returns, then all is good.”
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Meanwhile, in an unknown realm, Viktor felt the rays of sunlight falling on his face as he stirred awake.
