CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Marcus gazed back at her then slowly nodded his agreement. His lips formed a small, wry smile. “I never thought I would use a phrase like ‘kill him to save his life’.”
Jade gave a weak laugh, grateful for his support.
He drew out his dagger and hefted it in the palm of his hand with a regretful glance at Phoenix. “Even though I know, logically, that he will have at least three more lives to live, I’m not sure I can take one from him.”
“I know,” she breathed. “I don’t think I can do it, either. He’s my friend. How can I kill him? Plus, if I do, how can he get through two more lev...quests after this with only three lives?”
He gave her a serious look. “When we began this venture together, you put a Binding Spell on us all.”
Jade blinked at him, tiredness making
