Chapter 17
Well, I guess we are about to find out if the inter-academy relations program we started this year is about to pay off,” said Jax as he and Elias stepped back into the gateroom at Terra Academy. Elias barely registered the words. It was taking everything he had not to lash out at Jax and go barreling back through the gate to get Tara. He should be heading toward her, not away from her. Elias grunted in response.
“Listen,” continued Jax, “I know this is hard—”
“You don’t know,” snapped Elias, cutting Jax off. “You’re not soul bonded. You have no idea what I’m going through.” He clenched his fists at his side.
Jax put up two placating hands. “You’re right. I don’t know. Maybe no one does. But I know Tara is in capable hands. Believe me. No one can protect the girl like Zuri. I
