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

“Well, I’m really on a roll today,” Jesse muttered as he gathered the books from his desk.


It didn’t hurt to touch her. It only hurt when she tried to push emotions onto him, and even then, there was probably an explanation that had nothing to do with her. He should have tried to make that clear before she had the chance to jump to the worst conclusions. A part of him wanted to sit right back down and start working through the puzzle, but just the thought of the disappointment in Dominique’s eyes prompted him to climb up to the second level, put the books away, and slip out into the hall. There would be plenty of time to deal with this issue after he dealt with Dominique’s need for clothes. He just hoped he didn’t manage to upset anybody else in the process. 12


Chapter 51