Chapter 49

"You warlocks and your fucking games!" Grayson grumbles at Eli. With my head against his chest, I feel it rumbling with each word he speaks. It's surprisingly soothing... "I know it only takes you," he points to Eli, "to remove the spell. You don't need her" he points to Elle. "Technically, yes." Eli crosses his arms and smiles at Grayson. The smile isn't genuine, though. It's that smile when the person knows they've bested the other person- the winner's smile. "However, once I complete the spell, we need to portal out of here so you all don't eat us. Therefore, we both need to be stronger for a portal." "Fix her, now!" Grayson growls. I've never heard him scream this much. I can understand his frustration. As tired and as cranky as I am right now, this is our situation at the moment. We have to wait for Eli and Elle to recharge. Whether that takes a nap or eating or resting- I don't know. There's no way around this. "Gray, let them rest. They-" I yawn before I'm able to finish my sent