Chapter 240 - Jessa

Nico's face changed into one I hadn't glimpsed in a while. He seemed more like the man who'd yelled and screamed at me when I first met Willow. The implacable demand on his face, the raging will that he kept ruthlessly restrained and funneled into action.

He's getting ready for war, I thought to myself.

Part of me rejoiced at the caged ferocity on his face. The other part of me whimpered for what my battle would cost his soul. In him, I saw my sister's salvation, my salvation. But also, his damnation.

I wouldn't let this consume him. Wouldn't let him take up the burden I'd carried for the last twenty-six years. If I had to let go of the dream of finding Jaz to save Nico's soul, I would.

"You still there, counselor?" I asked softly.

Something flashed in his eyes. Brought him back to himself, to me. He nodded, that sexy, charming smile pulling at his delicious mouth. "I'm with you, doctor."

My heart melted. "It seems we've got some work to do."

He nodded. "We do. But e