Chapter 232 - Epilogue I - Jessa

I covered my mouth with my hand. I was both horrified and astounded at the bravery and moxie of Tali. That woman was my adulting goal, and I was pretty sure I was older than her.

Nico pulled me into his side, pressed a kiss to my hair. "He'll never hurt anyone again."

I nodded. "Your sister saw to that."

Nico chuckled. "Yeah, she did. She might be annoying, but damn has she got some balls."

A giggle escaped as my phone rang. Nik's name scrolled across the screen. "Hey, queen. How's it?" I asked.

"Jessa." Nik's voice was solemn. "I need you to get everyone on your end of things to get on this call. Now."

I told Nico. He ran to get Talia and Arkady. I put the phone on speaker while the rest of us waited. "Nico's gone to get them. What's wrong, Nik?" I've never heard her voice like this. Not in all my years of knowing her.

"I only want to say this once."

As if he heard my praying, Nico came rushing back in. His sister and Arkady hot on his heels.

"We're all here, Nik