“No,” Carina motioned Stefan’s protests down. “I will meet my commitments and speak to the press. If I can get the common human to support my cause it should make the Council’s decision more sure, correct.”

“Right, but I know how tired you are.” Ishaan swallowed hard against her name and just looked at Stefan. “Back me up here, she can’t get sick.”

“My Soul is stubborn and has set herself to do this thing.” Stefan’s voice rang with ...