"I am careful..." he said to Irena as he returned his gaze back to the Witch. He could order for her to be whipped until all the guards feel their arms ache, break her on the Wheel or even burn her on the stake. And he would enjoy every moment watching this Devil Woman suffer. But would that save his Irena...would it put an end to this curse?

"What must I do...?" Steffan simply asked "What is it that you want to lift the curse off of her?"