“Lee, cross your arms over your chest.” I did as I was told. “Ben, put your arms around her and hold her weight up.” Ben wrapped his arms securely around me, pressing me against him. I wasn’t very comfortable with the lack of space between us. I was worried Ash might react angrily to our contact but he just stood there still holding his concentration.
I felt Joe’s fingers move along my back and then they settled on my waist. He spread his fingers on my lower back and then pushed hard. I had no idea what he did; I still couldn’t feel a thing.
Ben’s hold tightened and he hissed, “Did that hurt?” he asked worriedly.
“No it didn’t.” I answered thanking every sacred being on the earth for Ash.
“In a few seconds it might,” Joe warned pulling me out of Ben’s embrace and leaning me against hi
