Chapter 25

“No,” Carina motioned Stefan’s protests down. “I will meet my commitments and speak to the press. If I can get the common human to support my cause it should make the Council’s decision more sure, correct.”

“Right, but I know how tired you are.” Ishaan swallowed hard against her name and just looked at Stefan. “Back me up here, she can’t get sick.”

“My Soul is stubborn and has set herself to do this thing.” Stefan’s voice rang with disapproval and Carina flinched inwardly. “I will have her rest when we return to your dwelling and she will have the silence she needs to recover.”

“I will rest, my Protector.” Carina said quietly, shoring up her flagging serenity and dismissing her exhaustion as best as she could. “I must do this for the good of the Flight.” She could feel Stefan’s disapproval at her back but kept her gaze fully on Ishaan. “When do we go?”