Chapter 103

EMMA

“Um…” I frowned, looking around the bedroom of Selene’s puppet.

Kai’s jaw clenched, showing a singular muscle tighten that ran from his ear to right underneath his jaw. His eyes darkened, just slightly, showing me what the temporary loss of the bond could not. He was worried. As much as he loved me, my mind, and my everything, this was not a place he wanted to spend the rest of our days.

I could not blame him either. This was mild compared to the demons that lurked inside of me. Selene was nothing compared to those, and I wanted to get out before their welcoming committee came.

“Just kidding. That’s what the Toslati is for,” I winked, waving it in my hand.

I walked over to the doorway and drew three large sigils along the frame just as Barachiel had done.

Portal jumping had never been my favorite thing, but it was useful in times like this. Over the centuries I preferred to either fly everywhere or use a nifty little sigil I created to give me incredible speed and just run.