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

When he glanced back at Jesse, Gideon’s eyes shone. “You didn’t expect me to miss a fight like this, now did you?”


Jesse swallowed. “No. I didn’t. Look, she’s still drawing from Ethan, but Ethan’s connection has interfered with me and Emma.”


Gideon scowled in Ethan’s direction. “Jesus, he’s even a schmuck when he’s passed out.”


“That’s what I said.” Castelain was still motionless on the ground, but Jesse didn’t know if that was genuine, or just the other Guardian regrouping. Either way, he pulled Gideon closer and lowered his voice. “If you keep her off-balanced, I might be able to get an opening with the hurlbat.”


A glance at Emma and Gideon’s nostrils flared. “Are you strong enough for that?”


“I don’t know. I’ve got to be.”


“Can we make the connection stronger?” He fixed on the blood now dripping from Emma’s fingers. “She’s fading.”


Chapter 73