Ashes to Desire
I knew how dangerous a phoenix could be during awakening.
Instead, I felt rooted to the spot, trapped between conflicting instincts. The hunter in me recognized the threat, cataloged escape routes, and considered how to contain or neutralize it. But something deeper, something older, wanted to step closer, touch that light, and be consumed by it.
My mouth went dry as I watched her. Fear and fascination warred within me, alongside a desire so intensely it bordered on pain. This woman had haunted my dreams long before I met her. Now I knew why. We were bound across time, our stories intertwined like roots of an ancient tree.
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