Chapter 60

“I can do this all day.” A malicious smile curved her mouth. “John was all that I wanted and more.”

Jesse winced. John had brought it on himself. It was worth the trade—Emma’s life had always been worth John’s. That’s what he reminded himself when slivers of guilt worked their way into his chest during long nights. With a deep breath, he forced himself to his feet. “Then what? You’re holding onto Ethan out of spite?”

“Are you kidding me? I don’t do anything out of spite. It’s all for a reason.” Her hand coiled into a slow fist at her side. Something like steel bands tightened around Jesse’s chest. “I stayed out of your dimension out of respect for the trade you made. Don’t make me regret that decision.”