Chapter 17Jesse would always be loyal to those he considered a friend, and a part of him still considered John as a friend. He was personally embroiled in this mess because he helped John, and John had been willing to save Gideon and Emma from Castelain when they were attacked. John and Gideon might have a history, but he and John had a history, too. If that friendship was still there—if even a remnant of the respect they had once shared was still present—then perhaps they could reach a compromise? A treaty of sorts?
Jonah and David had opted to join Derek at the police station. Jonah had asked him if they could leave, and Jesse had winced inside, even as he nodded. Michelle was still at the store, and Gideon had locked himself in the library with his phone, calling his short list of trus
