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Fuck, Viktor...I just got electrocuted. Can't...you talk a little...softer? Please?
"What?!"
Another groan.
I'm trying not to die! Stop...talking so loud.
He didn't say anything in return and I thought I lost him, but then his words came through."What magic did you use just now?"
"Magic..." I whispered.
Viktor. How...how...do I take...a magic collar off?
"A magic collar?"He seemed confused by my question but somehow managed to answer,"A magic collar is an exchange. You can't just take one off! You have to take something of value from the individual and use it to make a new contract that overrides the collar. Why?!"
The sudden cracking of bones drew my attention away from my thoughts to see Loki had changed back. He was on his back, fighting for breath, but he now wore only tight black pants. His muscled chest was exposed, but the wounds were as clear as day, even in the depths of the night.
He had multiple wounds, scars, gashes, and odd symbols that looked like they were burned into his flesh. The only place that didn't have some sort of scar was his upper chest where a necklace sat in place.
A white beaded necklace with black fangs.
"This will do," I whispered. "Loki! I'm borrowing this!"
The black covering around his head somehow survived the shift, minus his mask, but his one eye noticed what I was doing as I managed to reach around his neck to undo the clasp of his necklace.
"What...are you..." He trailed off as I quickly put it on, and his eye widened as he took in the sight of his necklace alongside the one I carried with me from Onyx.
Okay! How do I make a contract, Viktor?
"What in the world are you plotting, Willow?!"
Loki's screams made me flinch and I had to move further off him because the collar was shocking him yet again.
No time! I need to take this collar off, Viktor!
He heard the urgency in my voice, so he quickly explained,"Grab a hold of the collar and state, ‘Unbonda La Va Re Free Binda!’"
Unbonda La Va Re Free Binda. Got it!
"Hold on, Willow! You can't do it now!"
Loki's gonna die!
"Who the fuck is Loki?!"he screamed."Willow! You can't use magic until I get to you!"
Well, fuck. Guess I'm about to test that out.
I gritted my teeth and urged every bit of magic left in me to reach my fingertips. I watched as my hands shook with electric power until they were glowing pink and I felt the energy begging to be released.
"Willow! Listen to me! I have to reach you or else you're going to expand the bond!"
Loki was still being zapped like he was strapped to an electric fence, and though he projected himself as someone who was strong and dealt with so much from the marks on his body, I knew if I delayed any longer, he'd die.
Sorry, Vikki. I know you taught me somewhere not to bind my magic to strangers...but he kept me alive. It's best if I return the favor.
"Ugh! Don't call me Vik-"
I smiled and purposely didn't let him finish - my hands launching forward and grabbing the collar in one swift movement.
