Page 86 of I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend

“It was nothing.” I blushed. Obviously, Cufio knew what Likosa did in that water. So much for keeping the secret.

We stepped into the water with Cufio’s back to us to allow privacy for our naked bodies. As before, the water moved around us, pushing and massaging our flesh. This time was different. It felt calmer, less consuming, more comforting.

Likosa held my hand. “Remember to breathe,” she instructed as the water continued to move.

“Okay.” I nodded.

She placed her finger to her lips, whispered a spell, and then touched the center of my forehead. My mind went blank like a fresh canvas. For a second, I forgot everything about myself. My life, my memories—it was all gone. And then, strokes of life filled the canvas, but not just my own. It was people who shared my features, living their lives and doing incredible things.

They learned how to use their powers, and I learned with them. They visited new worlds and experienced the greatest loves, and so did I. My heart broke a thousand times for their losses and soared a thousand times for their wins. I fell back into the water, and my own life rushed back to me.

“Did it work?” Cufio stood over me as my eyes opened. “Can you do it?”

“Maybe give her a second to wake up before you badger her?” Likosa laughed and helped me up from the floor. The soft robe covered my body. “How do you feel?”

“I know kungfu.” I grinned as I mimicked the famous line from the movie, and Likosa laughed at the joke.

“What?” Cufio looked at us like we were insane.

“I think that means it worked,” Likosa explained. “Rayna, try it out.”

“Okay.” I lifted my hand and felt the inherited knowledge working. Instructions rattled off in my brain like a checklist. Feel the surrounding energy. Pull it into you. It’s only borrowed and cannot be kept forever. Focus on a target and send the energy to it. Four. Three. Two. One. Boom!

The blast slammed into the wall. The room shook, and rocks broke off from the ceiling and fell to the ground.

“I’d say it did.” The triumphant smile spread across my face.

“Works better than that archaic gun of yours.” Likosa pointed to the weapon that lay on the ground next to me. “I’ll dispose of that for you.”

“No.” I stopped her. “This belongs to a friend. She’ll kill me if I don’t bring it back.”

“Well…” Likosa sucked her teeth and then produced a bubble with her hand. “Put it in here.”

“What?” I frowned.

“Do you think you’ll be able to carry that thing around while you’re fighting for your man?” She held her hand out. “Hand it over.”

I gave her the gun, which she then popped inside the bubble. Likosa focused on the basketball-sized orb until it shrunk to the size of a quarter. “Turn around.”

I turned, and she pressed the small orb on my back just above my ass. It felt cold, like ice, but quickly warmed to my body temperature. “If you need it, you can get it. Just press the spot for a few seconds, and the gun will appear."

“Wow, thanks.” I touched the spot before I looked at Cufio. “Okay, now we can go get Metice.”

“When do we go?” Cufio looked at Likosa.

“I’m afraid I will not be joining you.” She shook her head. “I can’t get into messy business here—but I can lend my services to anyone for a price.”

“A price?” I looked at her. I had no way to pay her.

“Yes.” Likosa walked over to me and kissed me on the cheek. “Paid in full.”

“She won’t be able to take on Olian and all her men alone,” Cufio said. “They’ll both die in there.”

“You’re right. Okay, let’s get you some help.” Likosa paused, then put her finger to her lips. A sharp sound slipped through her lips, bounced off the walls, and then hit the water. We watched as the once calm pool raged. White bubbles covered the surface, and then, from the water, two creatures appeared.

Cufio and I backed up as the two beasts climbed from the water. Their massive bodies dripped on the floor as translucent skin solidified. Their hard flesh was colorful, like the corals from the sea. Through fresh eyes, I could see the aura of white that rippled around their bodies.

“This is Di and Do,” Likosa said proudly and pointed to them as they stepped forward. “They will help you.”

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