The Fire That Chose Me
She stumbled back into their chamber, collapsing onto the bench.
“I can’t,” she whispered, burying her face in her hands. “I’ll never control it.”
Aiden crouched before her, just as he had the night before. He tilted her chin up, forcing her to meet his eyes. “You will,” he said firmly. “You already took the first step today. You didn’t let it control you. That matters.”
Her lip trembled. “But what if I hurt you? What if I hurt everyone?”
Aiden’s hand slid to the back of her neck, pulling her closer until their foreheads touched. “Then I’ll burn with you,” he whispered.