Zach POVRuby lifted her hands again and let out a slow breath, lowering them toward the ground. The house fire died out at once. Beyond her, I saw Denric and Jarek rush to Jessica, Benson, and Cassian. Jessica was sobbing, and my heart stuttered until I heard the sound of the baby crying again.Cassian passed him to Denric, and I was relieved that none of them seemed to have any visible injuries. Jessica clung to Jarek, and he scooped her into his arms.At the firetruck, Laz turned off the hose. He, Billy, and Ralph stared at Marianne, who wove strings of light between her hands. I watched, fascinated. Seeing her using the magic with such deftness, a memory jogged in my mind. One that I had long repressed.I lowered my gaze, looking at my fellow Alphas. I braced myself for the sight, but they were all whole, no sign of injury on them. Before I could fully process this information, Ruby swayed on the spot.I started forward, but my muscles were frozen. Pain crept through me, and I gro
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