Chapter 13“Part of the problem is that neither one of us are at our peak power,” Michelle said. “You’re not a full Guardian. We’re both in transition. This would be easier if that wasn’t the case.”
“But then you wouldn’t be a Guardian at all. I still need your help.”
“We could finish this…Jesse, if we finish the transition, your full power will be ten times where you’re at now.”
“But you’re not fully healed,” Jesse countered. “And until you are…we can’t risk it.”
“If there’s a choice between…”
“There’s no choice,” Jesse said sharply. “We’ll figure out how to make this work without putting you at more risk. Besides, do you really think I could do that to Dominique?”
“No.”
“Then this discussion is over.” As soon as Jesse spoke, his phone erupted. Seeing John’s name on the caller ID se
