Warlock Ch 302. Final Segment
"I have it," she said after a moment, pulling a small crystal vial from her pouch. The deep blue liquid shimmered inside, swirling like a tiny galaxy. "High-grade elixir. Restores health, mana, and stamina."
"Well, what are you waiting for? Down it. You look like you've been through a meat grinder."
Selena shot him a tired glare. "Thanks for the compliment."
"Hey, I'm just saying what I see." Damian leaned forward, elbows on his knees. "Drink it before you keel over and make me carry you to the next round. I'm not that generous."
Selena uncorked the vial with her teeth and tilted her head back, swallowing the potion in one go. The usual effects should've been immediate—color returning to her cheeks, posture straightening, breathing steadying. But instead, she remained slumped, her chest still rising and falling in shallow breaths.
Damian's brow furrowed. "Weird."
Selena wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. "Why are you staring?"
