Chapter 27: Alec’s Choice
Lew
The sudden dropping away of energy was both a relief…because Lew didn’t have to manage it any longer…and a shock, because it turned out the energy had been holding him up. He sagged on his feet and Alec’s hands on his elbows steadied him from behind once again.
“Bloody hell,” Lew said, in his turn.
“Yes. That sums it up pretty well,” Alec responded. “Did it work? And Grant…”
“I think so. It felt, I don’t know…finished? Like a gate shutting rather than something out of control. I think they must have done something on the other side. Grant seemed to get caught in the back-flow. I think he was okay though. Not hurt, anyway.” He swallowed and staggered himself upright under his own recognizance. He’ll be stuck, unless they can send him back.” He shoved a han
