Ivan
"The sins are ready for you," Campé said, sitting on her throne. "They've decided that both of you have done enough to earn your right to take the trials once again. However, they warn that the stakes are much higher this time, and the losses won't be as kind."
I was listening but glaring at Jushion across the table.
The atmosphere was different. Campé didn't ask anyone else to come into the conference room. So, it was just the three of us, and you could cut the tension with a knife. Everything the nymph was saying would be important, but my focus stayed with the angel I hated. What happened earlier still rubbed me raw. He forced her to meet him, and she went because she knew what I'd do to him. I want to deny that I'd go that far, but I can't.
I want to kill him, and it's taking everything I have to stop myself.
