Jax's POV
“No, I will not,” Nova's voice rumbled as she walked past me.
I breathed softly, held my hands together and rubbed them to give some fresh warmth. “Nova, this is the best way to go about this.”
Her finger reached my face and I swallowed. “Don't tell me that. You made plans and expect me to follow them peacefully. What the heck is that?”
“Nova…”
“No. I don't want to hear anymore from you. I'm staying.”
“Nova…”
“No.”
I didn't give up. “Can you at least hear me out?” My hand softly circled around her finger, cupped her entire hand and kissed it. “Your father won't rest until he gets you and I need you safe.”
Her hair whipped as she titled her head to look at me. “I decide my fate.”
God, she could be so stubborn.
“Babe. This is a decoy. I can't take you to the council ye
