I felt a lump form in my throat, but I bit my lip and nodded. I didn't want to remind him that I had every reason to live in fear, especially when it came to my husband.

Xazix seemed to sense my apprehension as he gazed at me, and his lips curved into a small smile. "Your husband will no longer be a problem, Jasamina," he said, his voice low and reassuring.

I looked at Tanner, who nodded in agreement, and then back at Xazix. "Tann and I will pay your husband a visit when we get ...