Chapter 45: Divorce

"Their directive was clear, Dex," Emma said the next day. "I have to go there without anyone."

She didn't like it, but she would do whatever it took to get free.

Dex paced in their kitchen. "I don't like it."

"If we want a future together we'll abide by their rules."

Dex frowned, taking her into his arms. "You're right and I appreciate you being so brave for us."

"I can't imagine this will take long."

"I hope not. I'll be waiting at the border of Fang City territory."

Emma put a hand on his face. "It's almost over. This is the last step."

"I know, but I'd assumed I could be there with you."

"I'll be fine."

"Come back to me."

"In a heartbeat, Dex."

He drove Emma as far as he could. She walked the rest of the way, shifting only once to cover some ground. Lucien wasn't in the hall when Emma arrived, but the Elders were waiting. Their seats were higher than where she stood, but she refused to be intimidated.

This was her first time back in Fang City since Lucien had kidnapped her. She cou