Chapter 43: The Mission

The second he closes the door I let out a deep breath, watching the steam rise from my mouth. I glance up at Dominic, keeping my eyes away from the sheeted figure on the gurney in the corner. It's her, lying there. Aunt Kelly was our excuse to gain access in this place and once again I'm grateful to her, but I can't do it again. I can't see her face or touch her cool skin-it's just too hard. I have to keep my focus on the task at hand. Emily Mansfield is up to something. Something evil, I could feel it the first time I laid eyes on her. We just have to prove it before we speak to the Seraph Council.

"That was almost too easy." I whisper. "Do you know where they keep the medicine?"