Rescuing their missing third was supposed to be the difficult part. But Jesse Madding and Gideon Keel are learning their work is only beginning.<br><br>One month after her return to her normal life, Emma Coolidge seems to be healthy and well-adjusted from the time she spent captive in a hell dimension. Every night, though, reveals the depths of her trauma. She doesn't dream; she sleepwalks. When Gideon catches her unconsciously searching for a book about dimensional magic, he knows that it's time to put an end to her torment.<br><br>But Emma isn't the only who can't seem to adjust. Jesse doesn't know how to handle his new powers when he's with Emma. Gideon fears that neither of his lovers need him at all anymore. And always, there's the fear Castelain will return to seize Emma, the prize she has already claimed as her own.

The Price of His Redemption

She felt every second he took to contemplate his choice in the marrow of her bones. Her entire body felt like it was vibrating in anticipation of what he might select. She never got the truly dangerous toys. Gideon saved those for Jesse. She did not have his predilection for the edgier games, and blood made her heart ache, even when she knew he needed it like that sometimes. But there were other options more than adequate for her needs, though frankly, in that particular moment, Emma thought he could choose even something with steel tips and get her off.


Chapter 10