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The worst part?

They loved him for it.

But the House of Ash was a weapon I could use.

And when it came to Nyssa I’d face Hell itself.

Only Hell had a face.

“It’s time,” I murmured. Then lifted my head. “Send out the call for Vale.”

Silence.

“You sure about that?”

Even Rafe hesitated.

I leaned back in the seat. Rain hammered the roof. Nyssa’s face flickered through my mind.

The nightmare…

The tears.

I’ll stay still.

No.

“Find him.”

Rafe exhaled slowly.

“Once you send for the Devil…”

“I know.”

“There’s no going back.”

“Good.” I turned my head to the window. “I’m ready.”

My cell vibrated.

Nyssa.

I hit the button instantly and lifted it to my ear. “You okay?”

“I stole another shirt.” Her voice was low, warm.

I knew instantly what that meant.

I swallowed hard. My body reacted instantly. Like it no longer belonged to me.

It had a new master now.

Her.

“I’ll be home soon.”

“How soon?”