Sacrificed To The Triplet Alpha Kings novel Chapter 357

Chapter 357: And If Elena Doesn’t Respond?

Victoria’s mind was racing. "No. But i have been wanting to ask Nicholas about her name since i saw the necklace, But now I know the name. And.....Markov is...." She stopped and moved to the door. "I need my books. Now. Don’t touch the necklace and don’t leave her side."

"Where are you going?" Lucian demanded.

"To my room. I’ll be back in five minutes."

Victoria ran.

Down the hallway. Up the stairs. Burst into her room and went straight for the pile of genealogy texts she had been consulting earlier.

Bloodlines of Power: A Complete History of Magical Families.

She flipped through pages frantically until she found it.

MARKOV

Origin: Eastern Europe, circa 800 CE

Specialty: Healing magic, life extension, curse breaking

Status: Largely extinct. Last known practitioner vanished approximately 4 years ago.

Notable Members:

Anastasia Markov (1203-1489) - Known as "The Deathless." Developed techniques to extend human lifespan by centuries. Dimitri Markov (1654-1891) - Master healer who could cure previously fatal diseases. Elena Markov (1998-present, presumed) - Last known living member of the bloodline. Disappeared in 2022 following an attack on her coven.

Victoria’s hands were shaking as she read.

Elena Markov was not some low-level witch who happened to know a basic protective charm.

She was the last living member of one of the most powerful healing bloodlines in magical history.

The Markov family had been legendary. Their techniques for manipulating life force and breaking curses were studied in every major magical academy. Their knowledge had been hoarded and protected and lost when their bloodline was nearly wiped out.

And Elena....the last Markov, had given Nicholas a charm powerful enough to slow a divine curse.

Which meant she knew exactly what she was doing when she created it.

Which meant she might know how to do more than just slow the curse.

She might know how to break it entirely.

Victoria grabbed the book and ran back to Lilith’s room.

Lucian looked up when she burst through the door. "What did you find?"

"Elena Markov is not who we thought she was," Victoria said breathlessly. She opened the book and showed Lucian the page. "She’s from the Markov bloodline. One of the most powerful healing families in magical history. They specialized in curse breaking and life extension magic."

Lucian stared at the page. "So she’s not just some random witch Nicholas helped?"

"No," Victoria said. "She’s one of the most powerful witches alive. Maybe the most powerful when it comes to breaking curses specifically."

"Then why was she hiding in a safe house pretending to be a low-level witness to a vampire murder?" Lucian asked.

Victoria flipped to another section of the book where someone had made handwritten notes in the margins.

Elena Markov - last sighting 2022. Rumored to have attracted the attention of Dmitri Volkov, ancient vampire lord. Volkov claims she is his fated bride. Has been hunting her since her coven was destroyed. Some sources suggest Volkov orchestrated the attack specifically to isolate her.

"Because she’s being hunted," Victoria said quietly. "By a vampire lord who claims she’s his fated bride."

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