Chapter 21

I sat up and waited for my surroundings to come into focus while I listened to Roger’s angry voice giving my kidnapper his rights.  Someone was kneeling beside me and was supporting me with his arms around my shoulders.  It was Killian.

“How did you find me?” I asked.

“I used magic,” he said in a hushed voice, “but don’t repeat that.  As far as everyone is concerned, you got to a phone and called for help.”

“He forced me to send Lance a message that I’m sure ate up most of the magic in the box,” I whimpered.

“We’ll worry about that later,” he said as he helped me into a chair.  Holding up two fingers, he asked, “How many fingers am I holding up?”

“I’m fine,” I said as I pushed some wild curls from my face.  “I could use a hair tie, though.”

He gently brushed a few strands of hair behind my ear