Page 244 of The Lost Ones

“I don’t think it’s a good idea, we need to keep our strength up. It could be way harder to get out of here than it has been to get in, we’ve been damn lucky.” I try to reason.

They all frown at me, I can see logic starting to win out though.

“I don’t like it but fine. I still need to wrap it, it’s pretty damn nasty.” Maverick says firmly, pulling the pack around from his back and digging in it.

Of course I then make the epic mistake of looking down at my injured arm and I nearly gag. You can see muscle. He literally skinned my fucking arm and it looks gross, fortunately my block is still in place and I can’t feel it.

“Is everyone else ok?” I ask.

“I think we’re all good.” Jax answers for everybody.

“Hold your arm up Sage.” Maverick orders and I do as I’m told as I watch Asher study the door, muttering under his breath as he does.

Maverick securely wraps a thick piece of gauze around my arm and it makes it feel less vulnerable and infinitely better. He looks up at me worry still clouding his eyes and I lower my head kissing him softly.

“Thank you, Mav.” I say quietly, the others gathering around Asher and trying to offer him helpful suggestions that I’m not entirely sure are all that helpful.

“You’re welcome, Titch. As soon as we are out of the danger zone you will let me heal you properly.” He says firmly and a thrill goes through me.

“Yes sir.” I smirk and he chuckles shaking his head even as his eyes heat.

“Damn it Sage I’m trying to be serious.” He chuckles, standing up and throwing his arm over my shoulder.

“Guys I’m really fucking sorry but I’m just not strong enough to open it.” Asher says sounding stressed as he drags his hands through his hair.

“Do you know how to unlock it though? Like if you had enough power could you unlock it?” Nate says thoughtfully.

“Yeah definitely.” He replies sounding curious.

“We could try and lend you power like the guys are doing for Erin?” He suggests.

“It’s worth a shot.” He shrugs.

“Repeat after me daughter,”Nyx’s voice floats through my mind and I hold my hand up to the guys.

“Guys wait, I think I can help without wasting anyone gifts and risking us being caught out.” I tell them.

“Are you sure?” Levi asks.

“Oh yeah the goddess is talking to me.” I say.

“Alright then, that’s good enough for me.” Kai says.

“I’m willing.” Asher says and I hold my hand out to him he looks atcuriously but doesn’t hesitate to grab on to it, I smile widely.

“Centrum est scriptor auxilium est illi potestas praebueris et liberabo Bonded miscetur feminae suae, volens deam.”I say out loud repeating the words that whispering through my mind courtesy of the goddess.

Power thrums through my veins and I try to direct it towards Asher. My eyes warm and I instinctively know that they’ve started to glow as my hair lifts on breeze that’s come out of nowhere and seems to be glowing as well.

“Whoa that’s one hell of a power boost, Sage.” Asher says before he shakes his head and focuses on the door.

I can feel him start to gather the power around him and direct towards the stones on the door, which I’m guessing are what holds the spells that are stopping us from opening the door. I can only assume that the new instinct I have for what he is doing is thanks to us being linked together.

“So freaking hot.” Kai comments from behind us and I can feel him start to move closer.

I hear Ghost caw in warning and Kai’s yell of surprise.

“Why did you just peck me!?” he exclaims at him and I can’t help the small grin that adorns my face.