Ch. 79

I opened the bedroom to find Toni right behind it. Dex was sulking on the couch. He seemed depressed and it tugged at my heart to see him that way. Before I could ask him what was wrong, Toni pulled me into his arm.

I froze for just a moment before letting myself relax into his hold. He wasn't in control when he slept with Nina. He didn't even know about it. No wonder he was so confused about it last night. It wasn't an act, he really didn't know. I would be a hypocrite if I can't forgive him after what's happened with Dex and I.

"Well, do we need to flee? Did you start a war?" Dex mused from the couch.

I pulled back from Toni's embrace. I met Dex's sad eyes with a sad smile. He had helped me last night. He had seen me in the worst pain of my life and I know it affected him. I feel a tightness in my chest when I think about it now.

"No war. She's still alive, and I got this." I held both glass bottles up. "Turns out she was being inhibited by a low level demon. I was going to kick