Twelve more curses to go for them to complete the beauty blood and from the look of it, they could force it, if only Khaos agreed.
It came as a surprise for them too that Zuri's endurance was quite high. She was strong enough to be inflicted with multiple curses in such short period of time.
Probably it had something to do with the fact that she was with Khaos right now. The connection and attachment between them were strong, because Khaos didn't bond with any other woman. He didn't have a destined mate to share the attachment and affection.
"Yes, but the attachment between them can be a trouble. As we can see right now. The alpha is very reluctant to give her up and push forward with the next ritual even though, as we can see, the Shell is ready."
Elijah was talking to someone in the darkness. He was in the hidden chapel, sitting in one of the pews, while someone was sitting right behind him.