Fatal Curiosity

Cassie froze, momentarily shaken by what she had discovered.

It had not been her goal…

But now that she had caught a glimpse of the conspiracy that would shape the fate of the world — as well as destroy Neph's life and turn her into who she was today — she could not just let go. 

Even if it was the wisest choice. 

Her reserves of essence were dwindling, and Jest was already showing signs of freeing himself from the bewitching vice of her gaze. 

She still had to handle the aftermath, as well. Killing the old Saint would not prove too difficult… but as much as he deserved to be killed, that was not necessarily the best choice.