All Chapters of Poison Magic: Fantasy Collection: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

"What was that?" I ask, looking around, but refusing to move from Knox strong embrace. He rubs my back with a reassuring hand, as he searches the area the noise came from. Because of Storm he has much better eye sight and hearing than I do. I watch as his eyes flash between black and blue.Knox doesn't seem like he is in any hurry to release me either as he shakes his head. "I'm not sure. There is something out there, but whatever it is... it doesn't seem substantial. All I know is that the thing is evil. I can feel it stalking us, even if I can't see it."I know we will need to talk about the kiss at some point, but I need to put it off for a moment and focus on the mission. I can see the regret in his eyes... Not the kiss, just the fact we were interrupted. I'm pretty damn sure if the noise didn't stop us, his lips would be on mine still.I know the guy has wanted to kiss me, and now he's wondering if this was his only chance... I'm wondering the same thing. All I know is, right now

"Nadia?" Knox asks from behind me. I can hear his worry, and I can feel his fear envelop me. He does not want me getting any closer to this thing than I already am. But I can't just sit here and do nothing. After all, they sent me here for a reason."I'll be okay, Knox. This is why they sent me," I say looking at him with a sad smile over my shoulder. I have to do this, whether or not I feel inadequate to do the job. They deserve to be saved. I know I can fix this. I can feel it deep down, and I can feel their pleading with me to set them free from their bonds. I can't just ignore that just because I'm scared."Can I help?" he asks. I know he wants to. It's not just a flippant question. He really does want to help me in whatever way he can. But this isn't for him to do. I was sent because of my abilities and he was sent with me because... He's Knox and he wanted to protect me. He could've stayed back and gone to school, but he showed up at my house like he already knew he was coming w

I didn't understand what he was doing until I realized Storm was sending me his energy. His kiss filled me with life and power. But it wasn't just that... It was something deeper. Something more like a promise.Knox groans into my mouth sending tingles and need surging through my blood. Its waking up parts of me that were being sucked into the darkness, breathing new life into me.Reluctantly, Knox pulls away from me. His eyes flashing that beautiful blue. "Don't push too hard, Shimmers. I don't like it when you look like that. You were completely white and your eyes lost their shimmer. It scared the hell outta me! Please, just be careful!" He begged.I don't respond. I can't make that promise and he knows it. But I trust him to take care of me when I push myself too hard and can't pull myself out of whatever this darkness is. Because I've got a feeling this is going to be worse than the smaller animals. It's why I was doing them separately. I have a feeling Knox and Storm knew this t

I moan, unable to make coherent speech. My tongue is heavy and dry, incapable of following my command. Everything seems slow to move and my body doesn't feel coordinated at all. I feel like I'm a bag full of bricks!"Baby?" Knox asks. "Can you hear me?" He sounds hopeful instead of sad now... that's good. Now I just have to figure out how to answer him because my mouth isn't cooperating with me.My head is spinning, but I can hear his voice loud and clear. I feel the soft brush of his lips over the top of my hand. That touch sends something through me... I can't tell what it is, but it is giving me strength.I squeeze my hand as hard as I can (which I must admit is pretty weak, but it is something)... the only way I can respond. But I guess it was good enough, because I hear his breath hitch."Nadia! Come back to me, sweetheart. I'm not letting you leave me!" he insists. I can feel him running his hand up and down my arm as he rocks me back and forth like a baby. I can feel my cheek p

Later after Knox stopped kissing me, he helped me back into my car. He drove home claiming I needed to rest. And I let him because I really was exhausted, even with all the energy Knox and Storm had given me.I don't know how long the drive was, the moment he was able to start the car my eyelids closed. The gentle humming of the road was like a lullaby.I didn't wake up until Knox had me in his arms and carried me into Grand Elder Anastasia's house. This is basically Knox's second home. He grew up here with his sister. He even has his own room... but he doesn't use it anymore."What happened?" demanded Trey the moment he saw us enter the room. My brother looks pissed, but he shouldn't be. This is not Knox's fault... It's mine. Knox is the one who fixed me.Knox just grunted and sat down with me in his lap. He doesn't seem to care that we are having people give us looks, but none of them seem to be upset. More like they are amused by the situation."You wanna tell everyone, or do you w