The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic

by Breanne Randall

Hi Peapod, Unfortunately, the task of delivering these letters falls to you. But you’ve always been my good girl, so I know you’ll do it. Now, I’m sorry for dying. A silly thing to apologize for, isn’t it? But I know how mad you can get sometimes, and I don’t want to leave you with any anger. God knows Revelares are too good at holding grudges, and if there’s one thing I regret, it’s not letting go of them sooner. If I hadn’t been so stubborn, I could have said goodbye to Dickie. But it was too late. It’s not for you. It’s always been so easy for you to forgive, except when it comes to the people you love the most. But you remember those manners I taught you, young lady. Your job is to forgive that brother of yours. And your mother too, whenever she decides to show up. Now as for the life debt, I’m sorry I kept it from you for so long. But some truths are best kept like dough; they need time to proof. I shouldn’t be telling you this, but there’s a way for you to nullify the curse. This is a last resort, and I’m only sharing it because I’m afraid of what else you’ll try. But if you sacrifice yourself, Seth will be safe. When you give up who you are, you become someone new. And that means all the old debts are forgiven, the dark magic nullified. You’re a new creation. It’s a baptism of sorts, that kind of sacrifice. Just make sure you’re prepared for it. Lastly, I know you’ve always closed yourself off because of your curse. It’s easier not to lose anyone when you don’t let ...