Aria.The fire left my hands before I could pull it back. It burned hot and alive, brighter than sunlight. It flew straight at Jace, and for one terrible heartbeat I thought I had killed him.But then a body moved into its path.“No!” I screamed.Damon stepped forward. His shoulders squared, his arms spreading wide as if he could catch fire with his own skin. The blast hit him full in the chest.The sound was deafening. His body jerked back, his head thrown to the side. The air smelled sharp, like iron and lightning. He collapsed onto his knees, smoke curling up from his clothes.“Damon!” My voice broke. I fell forward, crawling toward him, my hands shaking.Jace grabbed my wrist. His claws were out, but his grip was steady. “Aria, stop. You will burn him more if you touch him.”“I did not mean it,” I whispered, tears blinding me. “I did not mean to hurt him.”The reflection’s voice purred inside my chest, smooth and cruel. But you did. You always do.I clenched my jaw. “Shut up.”Jac
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