"He is under my curse, darling."
That teasing lilt in Isobel's voice ignited the fuse of the exorcist's fury.
Suddenly, he understood why Elder Un Seok-Jin had warned him about being with Alexei.
He finally understood why even the great deity protecting the elder had personally given an ultimatum to Alexei. To seduce Isobel.
The meaning of that seduction was to force Isobel's attention away from him, so he could live his peaceful life as he wished.
Because once targeted by a witch, there was no turning back.
And clearly, Isobel wouldn't be interested in Alexei's soul as it was beyond the purity she sought.
It was ironic how being sinful actually saved Alexei's life.
For the first time, Elijah felt gratitude toward Alexei's corrupt heart. They protected the boy in ways his own light never could.
Thank God, you are safe, he mused.
The ancient witch, Isobel Tucker, had wanted Elijah's soul for a long time, and now her desire had ignited into a bigger hunger.
