Chapter 18: Damn the Consequences

Knox

Just a little longer... a f*cking bit closer. I gritted my teeth as the electricity pulsed through my bones. I held onto the energy, focusing on it.

I could do little else as I welded my control over the power. Talking required too much effort. Moving too. I took shallow breaths, laying as still as I could until the right time, until my enemy was within reach.

I hoped Samantha would figure out what I wanted, or I'd have to heal her from the aftermath.

"Is he dead?" one of the Roulex asked in their clicking language.

Samantha leaned over me. Her sweet breath fanned my face and made me nearly lose my concentration. But this was my one chance. If I didn't do this right, we were both doomed.

I had to see her free. Had to get her out of this place. She'd probably hate me forever, but it was a chance I had to take. The least I could do was buy her some time.