Page 55 of Treachery in the Highlands
He raises an eyebrow, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth."Besides mind-blowing sex?Can't say I did."
I roll my eyes, but I can't wipe the grin off my face."I'm serious.When we...when I..."
How can I explain the surge of magical energy I felt at the height of our passion?I cannae explain.
Joey's expression softens, his hand coming up to cup my cheek."What is it, baby?You can tell me anything.I hope you know that."
"I do know, Joey."I lean into his touch, rubbing my cheek against his chest."When I came, I felt a sort of...power.Like my magic was amplified somehow.Did you not notice anything unusual?"
Joey's brow furrows in concentration as he thinks back."Now that you mention it, there was this moment where everything felt...heightened.Like the air was crackling with electricity."His eyes widen."Wait, are you saying our lovemaking triggered some kind of magical surge?"
"I think might have, but I cannae be sure.It's never happened before, but then again, I've never felt quite like this before."I pause, biting my lip as I consider the implications."Joey, what if this is something to do with the time portal?With our connection?"
"You mean, like our bond is somehow amplifying your magic?"
"Aye, or mayhap..."I trail off, a wild idea forming in my mind."What if it's not just my magic?What if it's yours too?"
Joey's expression turns skeptical."Baby, I'm no witch.I don't have any magical abilities."
"But you've traveled through time," I argue, sitting up to straddle his hips."You've been exposed to a portal's energy.What if that's awakened something in you?"
Joey sits up too, running a hand through his tousled hair."I don't know, Rach.It seems pretty far-fetched."
"More far-fetched than time travel?"I lean down to stare into his eyes."Think about it, Joey.After everything we've been through, is it really so hard to believe?"
He chuckles, shaking his head."Fair point.All right, let's say you're onto something here.What does it mean for us?"
"Ahmno sure yet."I pause to gather my thoughts, unsure of how to explain what I believe."If our intimate moments can amplify magical energy, it could be a powerful tool againstAn Bodach.Mayhap he was the one who nearly killed you at the waterfall."
"That could be."Joey lifts his brows."Wait, are you suggesting we use sex magic to fight the bad guys?"
I grin at his incredulous expression."Well, when you put it that way, it does sound a bit daft.But think about it.If we can harness this energy, channel it somehow..."
"It could give us an edge."Joey nods slowly, his expression thoughtful."You're right.We need every advantage we can get against that evil bastard."He pulls me close, pressing a tender kiss to my forehead."But we need to be careful.If this power is as strong as you say, it could be dangerous if we can't control it."
I snuggle into his embrace, reveling in the warmth of his skin against mine."Aye, you're right.We'll need to experiment, figure out how to harness it safely."
A naughty grin spreads across Joey's face."Well, if we need to practice, I'm more than willing to volunteer my services."
I swat his chest playfully but can't suppress my own grin."And I thought you might need some convincing."
"Oh, I think you'll find I need very little convincing when it comes to you, Rachel MacTaggart."
His lips capture mine in a searing kiss that steals my breath away.As passion reignites between us, I feel that familiar tingle of magic stirring beneath my skin.This time, I focus on the sensation, trying to understand and channel it.
Joey must sense the change in me because he pulls back slightly, his gaze questioning."Are you feeling it again?"
I nod my head, not trusting my voice.The energy is building, pulsing in time with my rapidly beating heart.Joey skims his hands down my sides, leaving behind a tingling trail.
"Tell me what you need," he murmurs against my neck.
"Och, touch me, please," I gasp."Everywhere.I need to feel you."
A knock at the door makes us both pause.
Joey groans, shutting his eyes briefly.We both know we must answer the door---or else whoever is out there will grow more insistent.
I sigh, reluctantly pulling away from Joey."Just a moment!"
