DOMINIC'S POV.The moment Arlan races to the basement, without thinking, I charged at Mary to grab the lighter from her but unfortunately she had seen through my moves."Really, Dominic?" she scoffs, shaking her head. "You think I didn’t see that coming?""Mary, don’t do this," I say, trying to keep my voice steady. The sharp smell of gasoline fills the air, making my stomach churn. "It’s not too late to stop."She doesn’t even hesitate. With a flick of her fingers, the lighter ignites, casting a small, flickering glow between us. My heart stopped for a moment."No, don't do this." Isla pleaded but it fell on Mary's deaf ears."I warned you," she murmurs, her eyes dark and unreadable. "No one listened." And then, she lets it drop.Flames burst to life instantly, racing across the gasoline-soaked floor. Heat slams into me, sucking the air from my lungs.I heard a loud scream from the basement. It was from Arlan. "Saraya! No!"I spin around, my instincts kicking in. I have to stop the f
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